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field of fire

 

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Noun field of fire has 1 sense
  1. field of fire - the area that a weapon or group of weapons can coverr effectively with gun fire from a given position
    --1 is a kind of
    tract, piece of land, piece of ground, parcel of land, parcel

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Field of Fire

Definition: In military terminology, it refers to an area within which a weapon or a group of weapons can fire effectively.

Sense 1 (Noun): A designated area from where military personnel or artillery can engage the enemy or cover a specific target.

Example sentence: The soldiers took positions in the field of fire, ready to repel any enemy attack.

Sense 2 (Noun): In firefighting, it refers to the area where a fire is actively burning or spreading.

Example sentence: The firefighters struggled to contain the blaze as it extended across a large field of fire.

Sense 3 (Noun): In the context of sports, particularly archery, it denotes the area or range where target shooting occurs.

Example sentence: The archer aimed precisely and released the arrow, hitting the bullseye in the field of fire.

Sense 4 (Noun): In landscaping or gardening, it refers to an area of a lawn or garden where controlled fires are intentionally set to rejuvenate the soil and manage vegetation.

Example sentence: The farmer cleared the field of fire to prepare it for the next season's planting.

Sense 5 (Expression): A metaphorical usage to describe a situation or scenario where someone is exposed to potential danger or criticism.

Example sentence: Speaking out against corruption, the journalist entered into a field of fire, facing threats to her safety.

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