American English pronunciation
How to pronounce gunfire
IPA transcription: ['ɡʌn,faɪɚ]
Pronunciation variants: ['ɡʌn,faɪɚ]['ɡʌn,faɪɹ]
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Noun
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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.