Firefight: meaning, definitions and examples
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firefight
[ หfaษชษrหfaษชt ]
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:
๐ต๐น tiro de combate
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเคพเคฏเคฐเคซเคพเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Feuergefecht
๐ฎ๐ฉ pertempuran api
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะพะณะฝะตััะฐัะฝะฐ ะฑะพัะพััะฑะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ walka ogniowa
๐ฏ๐ต ็ซ็ฝๆฆ้
๐ซ๐ท tirs de combat
๐ช๐ธ tiro de combate
๐น๐ท ateล รงatฤฑลmasฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ฌ ์ ํฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชุงู ูุงุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ palebnรฝ boj
๐ธ๐ฐ ohnivรฝ boj
๐จ๐ณ ็ซๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ ognjena bitka
๐ฎ๐ธ eldsรณkn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพั ัะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแชแฎแแแก แแ แซแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ odun dรถyรผลรผ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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