gunfire

Plural: gunfires

Noun

• The firing of guns; the sound made by this action.
• the act of shooting a gun
  • "the gunfire endangered innocent bystanders"
• Shots from a gun or guns, typically creating loud report.
• The use of gunpowder-type weapons, mainly cannon, as opposed to swords or bayonets.
• The time of firing of the morning gun or the evening gun.
• Tea, a cup of tea, especially one served early in the morning before first parade.

Examples

• Killing people became much easier and faster once armies started using gunfire.
• Let's hide in the trees to avoid the gunfire.
• Sergeant, direct your gunfire toward that copse of trees.
• The gunfire of challenges and rebuttals filled the Words With Friends tournament room.

Synonyms

gunshot

Related Words

gun-shy, gunnery, gunpowder, gunshot, gunshy