rifle fire
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the action of shooting with rifles
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Examples (10)
- They came under heavy rifle fire from the treeline.
- The sound of distant rifle fire grew louder as they approached the front lines.
- The enemy position was eventually overrun after sustained rifle fire from our troops.
- He was hit by stray rifle fire during the chaotic retreat.
- Sporadic rifle fire continued throughout the night, keeping everyone on edge.
- The exchange of rifle fire lasted for almost an hour before a ceasefire was called.
- The platoon was ordered to suppress the enemy's rifle fire with their machine guns.
- Witnesses reported hearing intense rifle fire coming from the abandoned building.
- The sound of automatic rifle fire sent shivers down their spines.
- Despite the heavy rifle fire, the medics managed to reach the wounded soldier.