firefight
firefight · firefights
A skirmish involving an exchange of gunfireA skirmish involving an exchange of gunfire.
US/fˈaɪɹfˌaɪt/
» Ziri saw insane amounts of firefights.
Meaning
2 sensesA skirmish involving an exchange of gunfire.
(figuratively)An intense argument.
Examples
5 sentencesZiri saw insane amounts of firefights.
I worked for a firefighting company.
He says firefighting is a feast or famine job.
Firefighting in Australia is becoming increasingly sophisticated.
deIn Australien wird die Feuerwehrarbeit technisch immer ausgereifter.
The K-MAX chopper is the largest of several remotely piloted firefighting aircraft to get a tryout this year for firefighting duty.
Origin
From fire + fight.From fire + fight.
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Forms
plural: firefights| Singular | firefight |
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