quick-fire

¹ American  

[kwik-fahyuhr] / ˈkwɪkˈfaɪər /

Also quick-firing

adjective

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

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quick fire ² American  

noun

1. 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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quick fire British  

noun

1. rapid continuous gunfire, esp at a moving target

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adjective

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

2. informal rapid or following one another in rapid succession

   quick-fire questions

Etymology

Origin of quick-fire¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Origin of quick fire¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

A few years later, Williamson returned for another season, immediately securing the win in the first Quick Fire of the season and producing incredible food all season — until a late season mishap saw her booted before she quickly returned through Last Chance Kitchen.

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In "Lay it All on the Table," we were treated to a triumphant return from "Last Chance Kitchen" and stunning dish from Laura, a sharp turn in the Quick Fire and a beautifully classic elimination dish from Savannah.

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I found it interesting that we were shown that Gail, along with Tom, "didn't even think the Quick Fire comes into play" insofar as judging Michelle v.

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I loved this episode of "Top Chef," from the Quick Fire to the elimination challenge and everything in between.

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I loved the editing throughout the Quick Fire.

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Related Words

• accelerated
• brisk
• expeditious
• hasty
• hurried
• immediate
• prompt
• rapid
• swift