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flak::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | ack-ack, ack-ack gun, antiaircraft, antiaircraft gun, flack, pom-pom |
| Type of | gun |
| Has types | bofors gun |
flak::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | flack, flack catcher, flak catcher |
| Type of | interpreter, representative, spokesperson, voice |
Examples of flak
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Most Democratic leaders embrace his stand now, but he incurred flak at the time.
From the sacbee.com
The solider reported that his Kevlar helmet, flak jacket and a pack were stolen.
From the thenewstribune.com
Of course, Obama caught immediate flak from Republicans for his change of heart.
From the latimes.com
Fleming's helmet and flak jacket had protected his head and torso from burning.
From the thestate.com
Few really slept, tight in their flak vests and helmets in case of mortar attack.
From the denverpost.com
I guess one thing I get some flak for is that my kids have hyphenated last names.
From the desmoinesregister.com
Now we have Hollande sitting on the fence watching Germany take the flak alone.
From the economist.com
Take the flak and move on, it really is not worth it and creating more bad press.
From the guardian.co.uk
Keep an eye out for flying shoes and be sure and wear a flak jacket and helmet.
From the economist.com
- Flak catcher: a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer
- Fire: intense adverse criticism; "Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party"; "the government has come under attack"; "don't give me any flak"
- Antiaircraft: artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes
- NATO defines air defence as "all measures designed to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of hostile air action."AAP-6 They include ground and air based weapon systems, associated sensor systems, command and control arrangements and passive measures. ...
- Flak is a fictional character from the various Transformers universes.
- Ground-based anti-aircraft guns firing explosive shells; Anti-aircraft shell fire; Adverse criticism; A public-relations spokesperson
- A slang term for a publicist or public relations representative, usually an entertainment publicist.
- An organized attempt to influence media content, which can take the form of letters, phone calls, petitions, lawsuits and legislation.
- The SHRAPNEL from an exploded antiaircraft (AA) shell; see AIRBURST. Also, the munitions or weapons used in antiaircraft (AA) fire; also known as "archy" / "archie" being WWI British slang that probably derives from the pattern of its trajectory; see ACK-ACK, POM-POM. ...
