"roof knocking" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} roof knocking (uncountable)
  1. (military) The practice of dropping a nonexplosive or low-yield device on a target around 10 to 15 minutes before a bombing in order to caution any civilians present to flee, so as to minimize civilian casualties. Wikipedia link: roof knocking Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-roof_knocking-en-noun-Rp6fnGXz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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