Definition of attacking Attacking

/ʌtæˈkɪŋ/ - [utaking] -

We found 6 definitions of attacking from 5 different sources.

What does attacking mean?

Adjective
attacking - disposed to attack
		assaultive
		offensive unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses; "offensive odors"

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attacking (Verb)
Present participle of attack.
attacking (Adjective)
. That which has a tendance to attack, to be aggressive.

attacking
The act of making a general assault or onset for the capture of a post, fort, etc., or the breaking of a body of troops. Previous to an assault on a fortified position, the artillery ought to support the other troops by a combined fire of guns, howitzers, and small mortars, so that, if possible, the fire may be simultaneous, as such diversity of projectiles would tend to distract the defenders, and prevent them from extinguishing any fires among buildings, besides throwing them into confusion at the moment of assault. In cases of surprise, when immediate action is required, this method cannot, of course, be practicable.