gunfire

American  

[guhn-fahy^uhr] / ˈgʌnˌfaɪər /

noun

1. the firing fire of a gun gin gun or guns. gun.

2. Military. the tactical use of firearms, especially artillery, as distinguished from other weapons, as bayonets, torpedoes, or grenades.

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gunfire British  

/ ˈɡʌnˌfaɪə /

noun

1. the firing of one or more guns, esp when done repeatedly

2. the use of firearms, as contrasted with other military tactics

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Etymology

Origin of gunfire

First recorded in 1795–1805; gun ¹ + fire

Example Sentences

Tooson said he did not “believe there was any exchange of gunfire” between Porter and the agent.

From Los Angeles Times

For days, social media users have been circulating reports of gunfire on December 30 at the palace, which overlooks the capital -- and Sharaa has not been seen in public since then.

From Barron's

"I talked to our neighbour who said there was no gunfire since yesterday," Saichon, 38, told AFP, adding that her family would evacuate again if necessary.

From Barron's

A message from the French embassy in Benin said gunfire had been reported near the residence of the president in the main city of Cotonou.

From BBC

Just after 7 a.m. that day, simulated explosions and gunfire echoed through Utena’s otherwise sedate residential streets.

From The Wall Street Journal

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