English Explanatory Dictionary

hot extraction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The extraction of military forces by longer-range vehicles (helicopter, boat, armoured personnel carrier) whilst under fire from enemy forces.
  2. The process of rescuing a friend or colleague from an awkward situation, such as an unsuccessful date.

Pronunciation

En-au-hot extraction.ogg

Word forms

hot extraction

Etymology

See hot (“under fire”).

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