firefight


fire·fight

F0136800 (fīr′fīt′)n. An exchange of gunfire, as between infantry units.

firefight

(ˈfaɪəˌfaɪt) n (Military) a brief small-scale engagement between opposing military ground forces using short-range light weapons

fire•fight

(ˈfaɪərˌfaɪt)

n. an exchange of gunfire between two opposing forces, esp. a skirmish between military forces. [1895–1900]
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