Thach weave en · NOUN
Etymology
From Thach + weave. Named after WWII U.S. naval aviator John S. Thach, who invented the manoeuvre.
Meanings
- (historical) A tactic in aerial combat of the World War II era, where two aircraft on patrol fly a parallel course, and if attacked, overlap their flight paths repeatedly, enabling each to protect the other.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thach weaves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |