hot extraction

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

The extraction of military forces by longer-range vehicles (helicopter, boat, armoured personnel carrier) whilst under fire from enemy forces.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sự di tản của lực lượng quân sự bằng phương tiện dài hơn trong khi bị bắn từ lực lượng kẻ thù

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Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The process of rescuing a friend or colleague from an awkward situation, such as an unsuccessful date.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quá trình cứu một người bạn hoặc đồng nghiệp khỏi một tình huống khó xử

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hot extraction” mean?

The extraction of military forces by longer-range vehicles (helicopter, boat, armoured personnel carrier) whilst under fire from enemy forces.

Is “hot extraction” formal or informal?

hot extraction is generally slang.