Gunfire


[guhn-fahyuh r] /ˈgʌnˌfaɪər/

noun
1.
the of a or .
2.
Military. the tactical use of firearms, especially artillery, as distinguished from other weapons, as bayonets, torpedoes, or grenades.
/ˈɡʌnˌfaɪə/
noun
1.
the firing of one or more guns, esp when done repeatedly
2.
the use of firearms, as contrasted with other military tactics

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