'strafe' definitions:

Definition of 'strafe'

From: WordNet
noun
An attack of machine-gun fire or cannon fire from a low flying airplane; "the next morning they carried out a strafe of enemy airfields"
verb
Attack with machine guns or cannon fire from a low-flying plane; "civilians were strafed in an effort to force the country's surrender"

Synonyms of 'strafe'

From: Moby Thesaurus