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Crossfire

/ˈkɹɒsfaɪə/

Lines of fire from multiple positions that cross in a small region

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📖 Definitions of "Crossfire"

noun

1
Lines of fire from multiple positions that cross in a small region
2
(by extension) A heated confrontation between opposing factions.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Crossfire"

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Word	Definition
gunfirenoun	Shots from a gun or guns, typically creating loud report.
shootingnoun	(countable) an instance of shooting with a gun or other weapon
shoot-outnoun	Alternative spelling of shootout. [A decisive battle, especially a gunfight.]
firefightnoun	A skirmish involving an exchange of gunfire.
shootoutnoun	(soccer) A penalty shootout.
crossroadsnoun	A place where one road crosses another; an intersection of two or more roads.
crossroadnoun	A crossroads (place where one road crosses another).
gunfightnoun	A battle (or a duel) using small arms.
lampnoun	A device that generates heat, light or other radiation. Especially an electric light bulb.
firenoun	(uncountable) A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering.
drive-bynoun	A crime, such as a shooting, carried out from a moving vehicle.
firingnoun	The discharge of a gun or other weapon.
confrontationnoun	The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face to face.
firesnoun	(uncountable) A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering.
crossbarringnoun	A pattern of lines crossing each other.
cross potentnoun	(heraldry) A cross with crossbars at the ends of its arms.
crosscutnoun	A crosswise cut.
oblique ordernoun	(military) A military tactic whereby an attacking army focuses its forces to attack a single enemy flank.
pincer attacknoun	(military) An attack in which two or more forces attack from multiple sides at once.
complexnoun	A network of interconnected systems.