The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word STRAFES
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does STRAFES mean?
STRAFES noun- An attack of machine-gun or cannon fire from a low-flying aircraft.
- A sideways movement without turning.