rapid fire

¹

noun

Military.

1. a rate of firing small arms that is intermediate between slow fire and quick fire.

rapid-fire

²

[rap-id-fahyuhr]

adjective

1. characterized by, delivered, or occurring in rapid succession.

   rapid-fire questions; rapid-fire events.

2. Military.,  discharging in rapid fire.

   rapid-fire rifles.

3. discharging, operating, etc., at a rate more rapid than normal.

   a rapid-fire staple gun.

rapid fire

noun

1. a fast rate of gunfire

adjective

1. 1. firing shots rapidly

   2. denoting medium-calibre mounted guns designed for rapid fire

2. done, delivered, or occurring in rapid succession

Word History and Origins

Origin of rapid fire¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

“Whether it was offers, calling kids, it was rapid fire all the time. Every day was life or death.”

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The excessive and prolonged heat will also create conditions that experts say can fuel extreme and rapid fire growth.

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My introduction to Hasan was 12 years ago, seeing a video of him at the Oxford Union arguing that “Islam is a religion of peace” with rapid‑fire charm.

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We’ve all eaten an extra hot dog at a Fourth of July barbecue — but only the greats can stomach 50 dogs in rapid fire.

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The sound of more than a dozen rapid fire gunshots sent Angela Rivera running down her street.

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