zone of fire
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of zone of fire
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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He was halfway up to the zone of fire where meteors sparkle and die.
From Time Magazine Archive
Wildlife officials say the most common cause of hunting accidents is a shooter's swinging on game outside the safe zone of fire, as Cheney did.
From Time Magazine Archive
Wildlife officials say the most common cause of hunting accidents is a shooter's swinging on game outside the safe zone of fire, as Cheney did.
From Time Magazine Archive
How each side sang hymns at the other's invitation, crossed the zone of fire, and exchanged cigarettes.
From The Sequel What the Great War will mean to Australia by Taylor, George A. (George Augustine)
With his arm he directed those eight—he had not been trained as a scout in vain—and with the loss of only two he got them out of the direct zone of fire.
From No Man's Land by McNeile, H. C. (Herman Cyril)
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