chief marshal n. Raf officer of high rank, above air marshal.

- commodore n. Raf officer next above group captain.

- force n. Branch of the armed forces fighting in the air.

- hostess n. Stewardess in a passenger aircraft.

- letter n. Sheet of light paper forming a letter for sending by airmail.

- marshal n. Raf officer of high rank, above air vice-marshal.

- pocket n. Apparent vacuum causing an aircraft to drop suddenly.

- raid n. Attack by aircraft on ground targets.

- rifle n. Rifle using compressed air to fire pellets.

- speed n. Aircraft's speed relative to the air.

- terminal n. Building with transport to and from an airport.

- traffic controller n. Official who controls air traffic by radio.

- vice-marshal n. Raf officer of high rank, just below air marshal.

- —n. - mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen surrounding the earth.

- earth's atmosphere; open space in it; this as a place for flying aircraft.

- a distinctive impression or manner (air of mystery). B (esp. In pl.) Pretentiousness (gave himself airs).

- tune.

- light wind. —v. - expose (clothes, a room, etc.) To fresh air or warmth to remove damp.

- express and discuss publicly (an opinion, question, grievance, etc.). by air by or in an aircraft. In the air 1 (of opinions etc.) Prevalent.

- (of plans etc.) Uncertain. On (or off) the air being (or not being) broadcast. [greek aer]