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Enfilade Fire

Definition:

Enfilade fire refers to the act of firing along a long, narrow line or axis with the intention of achieving maximum damage or coverage to the target.

Senses:

1. Noun: The military tactic of firing projectiles such as bullets, shells, or missiles from a dominant position to strike the enemy in a straight line, maximizing the impact on their forces.

2. Verb: To engage in enfilade fire; to shoot or attack along a narrow line to maximize effectiveness.

Sample Sentences:

1. During the battle, the enemy forces were caught in devastating enfilade fire, causing significant casualties in their ranks.

2. The artillery unit skillfully enfiladed the approaching tanks, destroying them one by one.

3. The soldiers sought cover behind a building, hoping to avoid being hit by enfilade fire from the enemy.

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