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Meaning of gunfire

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

gunfire

Pronunciation:/ˈɡʌnfʌɪə/

noun

Definitions

  1. Shots from a gun or guns, typically creating loud report.

    Example: Let's hide in the trees to avoid the gunfire.

  2. The use of gunpowder-type weapons, mainly cannon, as opposed to swords or bayonets.

    Example: Killing people became much easier and faster once armies started using gunfire.

  3. The time of firing of the morning gun or the evening gun.

  4. Tea, a cup of tea, especially one served early in the morning before first parade.