firefight

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Definition of firefight in English English dictionary

A skirmish involving an exchange of gunfire

A firefight is a battle in a war which involves the use of guns rather than bombs or any other sort of weapon. U.S. Marines had a firefight with local gunmen this morning

{i} intense combat that involves using guns; skirmish

Related Terms

firefights

plural of firefight

Turkish pronunciation

fayrfayt

Pronunciation

/ˈfīrˌfīt/ /ˈfaɪrˌfaɪt/