gunfire

Shots fired from one or more guns, or the sound they make.

• We heard gunfire outside.
• The soldiers took shelter from heavy gunfire.
• A burst of gunfire broke the silence.

Similar words: shooting, shots

Common phrases: heavy gunfire, distant gunfire, burst of gunfire

The use of guns or cannons in fighting, rather than weapons such as swords.

• Gunfire changed the way armies fought.
• The army relied on gunfire rather than swords.
• New tactics developed as gunfire became central to warfare.

Similar words: firearm warfare

Common phrases: use of gunfire, gunfire in battle, reliance on gunfire

The time when a gun is fired as a daily morning or evening signal.

• They assembled at morning gunfire.
• The gates remained open until evening gunfire.
• We had to be dressed and ready before gunfire.

Common phrases: at gunfire, before gunfire, until gunfire

Tea served to soldiers early in the morning, especially before their first parade.

• The soldiers drank gunfire before parade.
• A hot cup of gunfire warmed his hands.
• Gunfire was served before the men left their barracks.

Similar words: tea

Common phrases: morning gunfire, cup of gunfire, serve gunfire