Starfish site en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Wartime code name derived from the initials SF for special fire.
Meanings
- (UK, historical, qualifier:World War II) Any of the decoy cities built in the British countryside and set on fire during nearby bombing raids to divert German bombers away from their intended targets.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starfish sites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |