gunfire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Shots from a gun or guns, typically creating loud report.
  2. The use of gunpowder-type weapons, mainly cannon, as opposed to swords or bayonets.
  3. The time of firing of the morning gun or the evening gun.
  4. Tea, a cup of tea, especially one served early in the morning before first parade.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡʌnfʌɪə/ En-au-gunfire.ogg

Word forms

gunfire gunfires

Etymology

From gun + fire.

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