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Definition of soft kill in English: soft killnoun ˌsɒf(t) ˈkɪl 1Sport (chiefly racket sports and volleyball). A winning shot which is struck with little or no force, typically deceiving an opponent who is preparing for a faster, more powerful strike; especially one which falls to the ground immediately after crossing the net. 2Military (originally US). The action or an act of disabling an enemy target without the use of destructive force, especially by disrupting or impairing communication or radar equipment, missile guidance systems, etc. Frequently attributive, designating action of this kind or weapons systems used for it.
Origin Early 20th century; earliest use found in Baily's Monthly Magazine of Sports and Pastimes. From soft + kill. Definition of soft kill in US English: soft killnounˌsɒf(t) ˈkɪl 1Sport (chiefly racket sports and volleyball). A winning shot which is struck with little or no force, typically deceiving an opponent who is preparing for a faster, more powerful strike; especially one which falls to the ground immediately after crossing the net. 2Military (originally US). The action or an act of disabling an enemy target without the use of destructive force, especially by disrupting or impairing communication or radar equipment, missile guidance systems, etc. Frequently attributive, designating action of this kind or weapons systems used for it.
Origin Early 20th century; earliest use found in Baily's Monthly Magazine of Sports and Pastimes. From soft + kill. |