gunfire

English

/ˈɡʌnfʌɪə/

noun
Definitions
  • Shots from a gun or guns, typically creating loud report.
  • (chiefly) The use of gunpowder-type weapons, mainly cannon, as opposed to swords or bayonets.
  • (military) The time of firing of the morning gun or the evening gun.
  • (army) Tea, a cup of tea, especially one served early in the morning before first parade.

Etymology

Compound from English gun + English fire (shoot).

Origin

English

fire

Gloss

shoot

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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