strafe
Pronunciation:
/stɹeɪf//stɹeɪf/noun
Definitions
An attack of machine-gun or cannon fire from a low-flying aircraft.
A sideways movement without turning.
verb
Definitions
To attack (ground targets) with automatic gunfire from a low-flying aircraft.
To sidestep; to move sideways without turning (a core mechanic of most first-person shooters).