raking fire
raking fire · raking fires
The tactic of firing cannons along the length of an enemy ship, from its bow or sternThe tactic of firing cannons along the length of an enemy ship, from its bow (front) or stern (rear).
Meaning
2 sensesThe tactic of firing cannons along the length of an enemy ship, from its bow (front) or stern (rear).
The act of clearing vegetation and create firebreaks by cutting brush and raking away flammable debris (with fire rakes).
Forms
plural: raking fires| Singular | raking fire |
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See also
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