Firefight
noun
A firefight is a combat situation in which two or more groups fire weapons at each other.
The soldiers engaged in a firefight for hours before reinforcements arrived.
Usage tips
Neutral
intense firefight, prolonged firefight, tactical firefight
noun
A firefight is a combat situation in which two or more groups fire weapons at each other.
The soldiers engaged in a firefight for hours before reinforcements arrived.
Usage tips
Neutral
intense firefight, prolonged firefight, tactical firefight
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Combat Setting
In military contexts, 'firefight' suggests an active and intense conflict situation.
During the firefight, the soldiers had to make quick decisions to survive.
Pro Tip 2/3Emergency Response
When discussing firefights in firefighting, the term indicates a struggle against flames.
The firefighters faced a fierce firefight against the wildfires spreading through the forest.
Pro Tip 3/3Dramatic Narrative
In literature, 'firefight' can symbolize personal battles, not just physical ones.
He was in a constant firefight with his demons, trying to overcome his fears.
Pro Tip 1/3Combat Setting
In military contexts, 'firefight' suggests an active and intense conflict situation.
During the firefight, the soldiers had to make quick decisions to survive.
Pro Tip 2/3Emergency Response
When discussing firefights in firefighting, the term indicates a struggle against flames.
The firefighters faced a fierce firefight against the wildfires spreading through the forest.
Pro Tip 3/3Dramatic Narrative
In literature, 'firefight' can symbolize personal battles, not just physical ones.
He was in a constant firefight with his demons, trying to overcome his fears.
Pro Tip 1/3Combat Setting
In military contexts, 'firefight' suggests an active and intense conflict situation.
During the firefight, the soldiers had to make quick decisions to survive.
Pro Tip 2/3Emergency Response
When discussing firefights in firefighting, the term indicates a struggle against flames.
The firefighters faced a fierce firefight against the wildfires spreading through the forest.
Pro Tip 3/3Dramatic Narrative
In literature, 'firefight' can symbolize personal battles, not just physical ones.
He was in a constant firefight with his demons, trying to overcome his fears.
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