"airshift" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: airshifts [plural]
Etymology: air + shift Etymology templates: {{compound|en|air|shift}} air + shift Head templates: {{en-noun}} airshift (plural airshifts)
  1. (radio broadcasting) A block of continuous broadcast time, often four or six hours.
    Sense id: en-airshift-en-noun-rNSpri1R Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: broadcasting, media, radio

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