field of fire

American  

noun

1. the area covered by a weapon or group of weapons firing from a given position.

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field of fire British  

noun

1. the area that a weapon or group of weapons can cover with fire from a given position

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field of fire

It had high ground beyond the river, a clear field of fire on the enemy, good communications.

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But the Grants had a serious fault: their main guns' limited field of fire.

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Their favorite stakeouts are the edges of heavily wooded areas with a clear field of fire in front.

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All, however, offer a clear field of fire back to the east.

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Now, however, infantry behind a slight trench, with a good field of fire should be able to defend themselves against any infantry attack.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" by Various