Shellfire: meaning, definitions and examples
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shellfire
[ ʃɛlfaɪər ]
military action
Shellfire refers to the intense bombardment of a target using artillery shells. This term is commonly used in military contexts to describe the explosive fire from large-caliber artillery, which can cause significant damage to both personnel and infrastructure. Shellfire is typically part of a strategic operation to weaken enemy positions or support ground troops during an assault. The effectiveness of shellfire often depends on the accuracy and timing of the artillery strikes.
Synonyms
artillery fire, bombardment, cannonade.
Examples of usage
- The soldiers took cover during the shellfire.
- Shellfire rained down on the enemy trenches.
- They called in artillery support to increase shellfire on the target.
Translations
Translations of the word "shellfire" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fogo de morteiro
🇮🇳 शेल्फायर
🇩🇪 Granatfeuer
🇮🇩 tembakan artileri
🇺🇦 артилерійський вогонь
🇵🇱 ognia armatniego
🇯🇵 砲撃
🇫🇷 tir d'artillerie
🇪🇸 fuego de artillería
🇹🇷 topçu ateşi
🇰🇷 포격
🇸🇦 نيران المدفعية
🇨🇿 dělostřelecká palba
🇸🇰 delostrelecká paľba
🇨🇳 炮火
🇸🇮 topniški ogenj
🇮🇸 fallbyssuskot
🇰🇿 артиллериялық от
🇬🇪 არტილერიული ცეცხლი
🇦🇿 artilleriya atəşi
🇲🇽 fuego de artillería
Etymology
The term 'shellfire' is derived from the combination of 'shell' and 'fire'. The word 'shell' has its origins in Old English 'sciell', which means a hard protective outer case or covering. This term evolved over time to specifically refer to ammunition used in artillery, particularly explosive projectiles. 'Fire' in this context refers to the discharge or act of firing weapons. The term has been primarily used in military jargon since artillery became a significant part of warfare in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As warfare technology advanced, the devastating effects of shellfire became a defining feature of trench warfare during World War I, leading to its widespread usage in historical and military literature.