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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

“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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of gunfire1

First recorded in 1795–1805; gun 1 + fire
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More than 60 Palestinians were killed by gunfire over the foundation's first three days distributing aid, according to reports from medics and local health authorities.

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Medics and local health authorities reported more than 60 Palestinians were killed by gunfire over three days shortly after it started operating.

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The Hamas-run Civil Defence agency said "Israeli gunfire" had killed 31 Palestinians near the aid distribution centre.

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He lives with his mother at the Baldwin Park home on Filhurst Avenue where gunfire erupted Saturday night, a source said.

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According to the Hamas-run Gaza health ministry, some 31 people were killed by gunfire on Sunday.

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