gunfire

[guhn-fahy^uhr]

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.

gunfire

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of gunfire¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; gun ¹ + fire

Example Sentences

"The next day it all happened again - air defence fire, automatic gunfire, explosions."

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The Gazan civil defence agency, which operates under Hamas authority, said four people were also killed by Israeli gunfire on Monday in Gaza City.

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It said Hamas had launched several direct attacks on its troops in an area still under its control with an anti-tank missile and gunfire.

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Hamas militants targeted troops inside Israeli-controlled areas of Gaza with an antitank missile and gunfire, the Israeli military said.

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In early June, Shawwaf was approaching a food distribution point when live gunfire pierced the air.

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