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hostile fire

 

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Noun hostile fire has 1 sense
  1. hostile fire - fire that injures or kills an enemy
    --1 is a kind of
    fire, firing

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Term: Hostile Fire

Description:

Hostile fire refers to the act of intentionally shooting or using weaponry against a target in a military context. It typically involves aggressive and deliberate attacks carried out by enemy forces during armed conflicts or war.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun - Military Context:

In a military sense, hostile fire refers to the deliberate and aggressive shooting or use of weaponry by enemy forces.

Example Sentence: The troops came under heavy hostile fire during the most intense battle of the war.

2. Noun - Workplace Safety:

Hostile fire can also refer to any act of violence or aggression that occurs within a workplace, posing risks to the safety of employees.

Example Sentence: The company implemented strict security measures to prevent incidents of hostile fire in the workplace.

3. Adjective - Intense or Aggressive:

As an adjective, hostile fire describes something intense, aggressive, or involving contentious actions.

Example Sentence: The politicians engaged in a hostile fire of verbal attacks during the heated debate.

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