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high-angle fire

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun high-angle fire has 1 sense
  1. high-angle fire - fire from a cannon fired at an elevation greater than that for the maximum range
    --1 is a kind of
    artillery fire, cannon fire

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High-Angle Fire:

Description:

High-angle fire refers to the type of artillery or mortar fire that is shot at a steep angle, causing the projectile to reach a high altitude before descending towards the target. This technique is commonly used in military operations to efficiently target objects or enemies from an elevated position.

Examples of Usage:

  1. As a Noun:
  2. In World War II, high-angle fire was often employed to target enemy positions hidden in mountainous terrains.

  3. As a Verb:
  4. The artillery officers ordered their troops to high-angle fire upon the advancing enemy infantry.

  5. As an Adjective:
  6. The high-angle fire strategy proved highly effective in neutralizing the enemy's armored vehicles.

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