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gunfire

[guhn-fahyuhr]

noun

  1. the firing fire of a gun gin gun or guns. gun.

  2. Military.the tactical use of firearms, especially artillery, as distinguished from other weapons, as bayonets, torpedoes, or grenades.



gunfire

/ ˈɡʌˌڲɪə /

noun

  1. the firing of one or more guns, esp when done repeatedly

  2. the use of firearms, as contrasted with other military tactics

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of gunfire1

First recorded in 1795–1805; gun 1 + fire
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As John fell, Yvette reached out to push the man and shut the door, succeeding before she was also hit eight times by gunfire.

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"It was terrifying. You could tell it was gunfire straight away. Everybody dived for cover."

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The Hamas-run civil defence agency - Gaza's main emergency service - told AFP news agency that a group was killed by Israeli gunfire near the Netzarim corridor, where thousands of people have been gathering daily seeking aid.

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Eleven Palestinians seeking aid were among at least 33 killed by Israeli gunfire and strikes across Gaza on Wednesday, rescuers and medics say.

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At the time, police said they didn’t believe Moreno or his family were the targets of the gunfire.

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