Military. = false, adj. 14.

That leaps over something; that dominates or prevails over something.

Of an attack, etc.: Directed against or delivered upon the front.

cricket in which the batter must run for every hit; also transferred in attributive use, esp. to designate short, sudden attacks in war.

attributive, denoting a raid, raider, etc., using swift action followed by an immediate withdrawal.

Military. Of an offensive strategy or action: intended to forestall an enemy attack; frequently in pre-emptive strike (now frequently figurative).

Applied to a reckless attack by Japanese servicemen.

Designating swift and precise military attack, esp. from the air. Originally U.S.

In extended use. Of, relating to, or involved in a suicide mission or missions resembling those carried out by Kamikaze pilots.