kereszttűz

Hungarian

noun
Definitions
  • (military) crossfire lines of fire from multiple positions that cross in a small region
  • (by extension) crossfire a heated confrontation between opposing factions
  • (figuratively) crossfire, barrage offensive or insulting glances/attention focused on someone from different directions

Etymology

Affix from Hungarian kereszt (cross, Christian) + Hungarian tűz (fire, pin, stitch).

Origin

Hungarian

tűz

Gloss

fire, pin, stitch

Concept
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The physical world

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