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Draw fire

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Draw fire"

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open fireverb(idiomatic) To begin firing (weapons) at something or someone.
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.
return firenoun(military) The firing initiated after receiving incoming fire.
fire in anger
firefightnounA skirmish involving an exchange of gunfire.
stand fireverb(idiomatic) To put oneself in a position vulnerable to rebuke or criticism
fight fire with fireverb(idiomatic) To respond to an attack with a similar or identical counter-attack (e.g. to respond to gunfire with reciprocal gunfire).
fight firesverb(idiomatic) To deal with urgent matters and minor emergencies rather than longer-term work.
burnnounA physical injury caused by heat, cold, electricity, radiation or caustic chemicals.
fireballnounA ball of fire, especially one associated with an explosion, or (fiction, mythology) thrown as a weapon.
triggernoun(firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
shoot outverbTo fire from a weapon.
frontfireverbTo have the intended effect.
gunfightnounA battle (or a duel) using small arms.
fusilladenounThe simultaneous firing of a number of firearms.
covernounA lid.
take a bulletverb(idiomatic) To purposely receive a gunshot that was intended for another.
flagnounA piece of cloth, often decorated with an emblem, used as a visual signal or symbol.
firebatheverb(ambitransitive) To take a firebath.
test-fireverbAlternative form of testfire. [(transitive) To subject to a test firing.]

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