artillery fire
Definition
- Noun:
- Fire delivered by artillery: The act or instance of firing large-caliber guns, such as cannons or howitzers, typically as part of military operations. This term refers to the projectiles fired and their impact.
Usage
- The term "artillery fire" is a compound noun used to describe the specific phenomenon of bombardment using heavy guns. It is commonly used in military, historical, and news reporting contexts. It functions as a singular or mass noun (e.g., ).
Examples
- Noun:
- The advancing troops were pinned down by heavy artillery fire.
- The constant artillery fire shook the ground for miles around.
- A ceasefire was called to evacuate civilians from the area of artillery fire.
Advanced Usage
- "to come under artillery fire": to be subjected to an artillery bombardment.
- The village came under artillery fire at dawn.
- "to lay down artillery fire": to provide a barrage of artillery shells, often for suppression or covering movement.
- The battery was ordered to lay down artillery fire on the enemy positions.
Variants and Related Words
- Barrage (n): A concentrated discharge of artillery fire.
- Bombardment (n): A continuous attack with artillery fire or bombs.
- Shelling (n): The action of firing artillery shells.
- Cannonade (n): A period of continuous, heavy artillery fire.
Synonyms
- Shellfire: Fire from artillery shells.
- Bombardment: A sustained artillery attack.
Related Phrases
- Counter-battery fire: Artillery fire aimed at destroying the enemy's artillery units.
- Indirect fire: Artillery fire directed at a target that is not visible to the person aiming it.
- Artillery barrage: A prolonged and heavy delivery of artillery fire.
Noun
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fire delivered by artillery
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