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noun

a single shot or several shots fired at a rapid rate from small arms at a target, especially one presented unexpectedly.

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Origin of quick fire

First recorded in 1890–95

Words nearby quick fire

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Other definitions for quick fire (2 of 2)

quick-fire

[ kwik-fahyuhr ]

/ ˈkwɪkˈfaɪər /

adjective

firing or equipped for firing rapidly, especially at moving targets.

Also quick-fir·ing

[kwik-fahyuhr-ing] /ˈkwɪkˈfaɪər ɪŋ/ .

Origin of quick-fire

First recorded in 1890–95

How to use quick fire in a sentence

But what is there more irresponsible than playing with the fire of an imagined civil war in the France of today?
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The cameraman was reporting on the factory catching fire when the inevitable happened.
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He could deliver a quick, effective speech, or hold a proper press conference.
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Lady Edith is so sad that her sadness nearly set the whole damned house on fire.
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American lawmakers were quick to praise the military operation.
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Before he could finish the sentence the Hole-keeper said snappishly, "Well, drop out again—quick!"
Davy and The Goblin|Charles E. Carryl
"A camp-fire would hardly flash and die out like that, Sarge," he answered thoughtfully.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair
She got up and stood in front of the fire, having her hand on the chimney-piece and looking down at the blaze.
Confidence|Henry James
The fire had been heaped over with earth—to screen it from prying eyes, I suppose, while the good work went on.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair
But, as the keel of the boats touched bottom, each boat-load dashed into the water and then into the enemy's fire.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton

British Dictionary definitions for quick fire

quick fire

noun

rapid continuous gunfire, esp at a moving target

adjective quick-fire

Also: quick-firing capable of or designed for quick fire

informal rapid or following one another in rapid successionquick-fire questions

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quick fire

Origin of quick fire

Words nearby quick fire

Other definitions for quick fire (2 of 2)

Origin of quick-fire

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How to use quick fire in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for quick fire