Definition

Noun: * Smoke created by the firing of guns: The visible, gaseous suspension of particles produced when a firearm is discharged. This smoke results from the combustion of gunpowder or other propellants.

Usage

• The term "gun smoke" specifically describes the smoke generated by the act of shooting a gun. It is a compound noun where "gun" modifies the type of "smoke."
• It is typically used in contexts describing battles, historical reenactments, shooting ranges, or scenes involving firearms.
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Examples

Advanced Usage

• The phrase can be used metaphorically to evoke a sense of conflict, violence, or the aftermath of a confrontation.
  • Example: The political debate left a lingering gun smoke of hostility in the chamber.

Variants and Related Words

• Gunpowder smoke: A more specific term emphasizing the source of the smoke.
• Cordite smoke: A specific type of gun smoke from cordite propellant, often used in historical military contexts.
• Haze: A more general term for reduced visibility, which gun smoke can cause.
• Discharge: The act of firing a gun, which produces gun smoke.

Synonyms

• Firearm discharge smoke
• Powder smoke

Related Phrases

• Smoke from gunfire: A descriptive phrase with the same meaning.
• The smell of cordite: An idiomatic phrase often used to describe the distinctive smell following gunfire, evoking a battle or conflict.

Noun

1. smoke created by the firing of guns