American English pronunciation

How to pronounce gunfire

IPA transcription: ['ɡʌn,faɪɚ]

Pronunciation variants: ['ɡʌn,faɪɚ]['ɡʌn,faɪɹ]

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Noun

  • the act of shooting a gun

    “the gunfire endangered innocent bystanders”

    “they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire”

Usage examples

  • Many of the "Gearing"s provided significant gunfire support in the Vietnam War.
  • Many of the ships provided significant gunfire support in the Vietnam War.
  • Naval gunfire was also useful in a defensive capacity.
  • But furious gunfire raked the follow-up waves.
  • He was later shot down and wounded by gunfire.
  • In March she resumed carrier escort and gunfire support duties off South Vietnam.
  • In addition to screening and planeguard duties, "Agerholm" conducted naval gunfire support as required.
  • The gunfire flashes brought "Silversides" to the scene.
  • First, they got greeted by the Burmese army with gunfire to their balloon.
  • After an exchange of gunfire, the county authorities surrendered.