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Definition gunfire in British English

gunfire noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈɡʌnˌfaɪə(r)/
1

shots from guns

Example

Our troops came under heavy gunfire.

Synonyms and related words
come under fire cover crossfire
2

the sound made by guns being shot

Example

We were woken at dawn by gunfire.

Synonyms and related words
come under fire cover crossfire
Definition gunfire in British English