fire-control

A naval officer monitors the fire-control system on the ship's bridge.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • System for directing weapons: "fire-control" refers to the coordinated system or process used to direct the firing of weapons, especially on naval vessels or in artillery. It involves the calculation of range, target movement, and other factors to ensure accurate shooting.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The ship's fire-control system was upgraded to improve accuracy against moving targets. (The system that directs the firing of guns on the ship.)
  • Modern fire-control uses radar and computers to calculate the trajectory of shells. (The process of coordinating weapon firing using technology.)

Advanced Usage

• "fire-control radar": a specific type of radar used to track targets and guide weapons.

  • The fighter jet's fire-control radar locked onto the enemy aircraft. (The radar system that helps aim and fire weapons.)

• "fire-control officer": a person responsible for managing the fire-control system.

  • The fire-control officer gave the order to open fire. (The officer who directs the firing process.)

Variants and Related Words

• Fire (n/v): the discharge of a weapon; to shoot.

  • The soldiers opened fire on the enemy. (They began shooting.)

• Control (n/v): the power to direct or regulate something.

  • The pilot maintained control of the aircraft. (The ability to steer or manage.)

• Fire-control system (n): the complete set of equipment and procedures for directing weapons.

  • The battleship's fire-control system was state-of-the-art. (The integrated system for aiming and firing.)

Synonyms

• Gun direction: the process of aiming and firing artillery.
• Weapon targeting: the act of selecting and engaging a target with weapons.

Phrasal Verbs (None directly with "fire-control")

Related Idioms (None specific to "fire-control")