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Firefight: meaning, definitions and examples

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firefight

 

[ หˆfaษชษ™rหŒfaษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military engagement

A firefight is a type of combat in which soldiers, police, or military personnel exchange gunfire at relatively close range. It typically involves the use of small arms and can include the use of automatic weapons. Firefights can occur in various settings, including urban environments and open fields. The intensity and duration of a firefight can vary, but they are often chaotic and require tactical maneuvering. The outcome can significantly impact the overall engagement of forces involved.

Synonyms

battle, combat, gunfight, shootout.

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers were involved in a fierce firefight with the enemy.
  • Reports indicate that a firefight broke out in the city center.
  • After a prolonged firefight, the team managed to secure the area.
  • The SWAT team prepared for a possible firefight during the hostage situation.

Translations

Translations of the word "firefight" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tiro de combate

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคพเคฏเคฐเคซเคพเค‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Feuergefecht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pertempuran api

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะณะฝะตัˆั‚ะฐั‚ะฝะฐ ะฑะพั€ะพั‚ัŒะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ walka ogniowa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ซ็ฝๆˆฆ้—˜

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tirs de combat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tiro de combate

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ateลŸ รงatฤฑลŸmasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™”์žฌ ์ „ํˆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุชุงู„ ู†ุงุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ palebnรฝ boj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ohnivรฝ boj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซๆˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ognjena bitka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eldsรณkn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั‚ ัˆะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ”แƒชแƒฎแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒ‘แƒ แƒซแƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odun dรถyรผลŸรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tiro de combate

Etymology

The term 'firefight' emerged in military vernacular, possibly post-World War II, due to the increased use of firearms in combat scenarios. The word 'fire' refers to the discharge of firearms, while 'fight' pertains to the act of engaging in combat. Firefights can be traced back to various historical conflicts where soldiers were required to defend their positions from close-range attacks. The evolution of military strategy and technology has influenced the nature of firefights, transforming from traditional set-piece battles to the dynamic and unpredictable skirmishes seen in modern warfare. The term has since infiltrated both law enforcement and popular culture, often depicted in action films and video games, further solidifying its place in contemporary language.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,838 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.