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[ guhn-fahyuhr ] / ˈgʌnˌfaɪər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR gunfire ON THESAURUS.COM
nounthe firing of a gun or guns. Military. the tactical use of firearms, especially artillery, as distinguished from other weapons, as bayonets, torpedoes, or grenades. Origin of gunfireFirst recorded in 1795–1805; gun1 + fire Words nearby gunfiregun deck, gundi, gun dog, gunfight, gunfighter, gunfire, gunflint, gun for, “Gunga Din”, gunge, gung-ho Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for gunfireOne witness said the gunfire began after a traffic collision, which drew the attention of a nearby police officer. France Mourns—and Hunts|Nico Hines, Christopher Dickey|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST Gunfire was exchanged and Sam, who was unarmed, was wounded. His First Day Out Of Jail After 40 Years: Adjusting To Life Outside|Justin Rohrlich|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST Behind a chorus of shrill insects, the pops of gunfire can sometimes be heard in the distance. A Belgian Prince, Gorillas, Guerrillas & the Future of the Congo|Nina Strochlic|November 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST Meanwhile, returning from la-la land to our regularly scheduled program, 86 people died in the United States today from gunfire. The Fear About Things That Won't Kill Us Is Killing Us|Cliff Schecter|October 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That is seven children and teens killed by gunfire each and every day in America. The Fear About Things That Won't Kill Us Is Killing Us|Cliff Schecter|October 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST Our 4th was turned on: first round 100 over; shortened and went into gunfire, and his report was that the effect was perfect. In Flanders Fields and Other Poems|John McCrae The cockswain of his pinnace, though hit twice, gallantly stuck to the wheel until the boat was out of gunfire. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10)|James Edward Parrott The noise of gunfire was coming nearer, shaking the ground like the uneven tread of a drunken giant. Living Alone|Stella Benson The French attack resolves itself into a triple system of gunfire. War and the Future|H. G. Wells A few minutes later his flagship, the Invincible, was sunk by gunfire. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918|Various
British Dictionary definitions for gunfire
nounthe firing of one or more guns, esp when done repeatedly the use of firearms, as contrasted with other military tactics Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to gunfireshooting, thunder, artillery, barrage, bombardment, volley, blast, burst, detonation, firing, discharge, crackle, salvo, enfilade, shots, cannonading |