zone of fire

American  

noun

Military.

1. the area within which a unit is prepared to place its fire.

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Etymology

Origin of zone of fire

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

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zone of fire

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

Sir Redvers, in zone of fire, orders Naval guns to retire.

From History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government by Great Britain. War Office

In a flash he jerked me flat between his knees and sent the pirogue with a mighty thrust beyond the zone of fire light.

From The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady by Lynde, Francis

Seeing that the second emplacement was outside the enemy's present zone of fire, Burnet had the machine-gun quickly restored to its former position.

From Carry On! A Story of the Fight for Bagdad by Strang, Herbert