covering fire
noun
military firing intended to protect an individual or formation making a movement by forcing the enemy to take cover
Words nearby covering fire
coverdale, covered bridge, covered wagon, covered-dish supper, covering, covering fire, covering letter, covering power, coverlet, coverley, covermount
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