Used in a Sentence

strafing

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for strafing.

Editorial note

That Guy alert: parallax refers to a 3D effect achieved by scrolling background sprites slower than those up close (think strafing in first-person shooters).

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Parts of speech1

Quick take

The act of one who strafes.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of strafing gathered in one view.

noun

The act of one who strafes.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for strafing.

noun

The act of one who strafes.

Example sentences

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That Guy alert: parallax refers to a 3D effect achieved by scrolling background sprites slower than those up close (think strafing in first-person shooters).

2

A strafing run from the GAU-8 will absolutely shred the tracks, gun, and exterior sensors of anything it comes near.

3

We went up in an observation tower overlooking the preserve and watched A-10s do strafing practice.

4

Especially when strafing - it produces a sensory response similar to a feeling of drunk stumbling.

5

It's a very impractical move for any type of game where strafing is strategic.

6

I always get a mental picture of a aircraft strafing near my car until I slow down...

7

Precision jumping and strafing-while-turning-while-firing are basically impossible with touchscreen controls; at least I've yet to see them done well.

8

A few things about it bother me: 1) Strafing is extremely unnatural.

9

Unless, of course, you're interested in strafing what's on the ground.

10

I was not even able to master strafing in-spite of seeing lot of youtube videos.

11

The illusion when guided by your mouse as in the OP seems to be much stronger then in left-right strafing that I did.

12

I'm somewhat skeptical that adding head tracking will make these strafing-heavy games sickness-free.

Quote examples

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Basically, you take the same air-strafing principles from this article, add a little bunny-hopping, and another "feature" of counterstrike where if you land on a steep enough slope you won't take falling damage or apply friction.

Proper noun examples

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Strafing is definitely something that doesn't occur in real life, there's no way you can move directly sideways at regular walking/running speed.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use strafing in a sentence?

That Guy alert: parallax refers to a 3D effect achieved by scrolling background sprites slower than those up close (think strafing in first-person shooters).

What does strafing mean?

The act of one who strafes.

What part of speech is strafing?

strafing is commonly used as noun.