"DEW line" meaning in English

See DEW line in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: the DEW line [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1}} the DEW line
  1. (military, historical) A system of radar stations in the northern Arctic region of Canada, with additional stations along the north coast and Aleutian Islands of Alaska. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Military, Nuclear warfare
    Sense id: en-DEW_line-en-name-ca4bLfgd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: government, military, politics, war
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