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Gunfire

GUH-nfy-ur

/ˈɡʌˌnfaɪɜːr/

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gunfire

Dictionary meaning

The act of shooting a gun.

Examples

  • The gunfire endangered innocent bystanders.

Synonyms: gunshot

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