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indirect fire
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun indirect fire has 1 sense
  1. indirect fire - fire delivered on a target that is not itself used as the point of aim for the weapons
    --1 is a kind of     fire, firing

Definitions from the Web

  1. Term: Indirect Fire
  2. Part of Speech: Noun
  3. Senses:
    1. Usage: Military Tactics

      Definition: The method of firing artillery or mortars in which the target is not visible to the person firing the weapon.

      Example Sentence: The soldiers used indirect fire to strike enemy positions without exposing themselves.

      Related Products: Artillery Books

  4. Part of Speech: Adjective
  5. Senses:
    1. Usage: General

      Definition: Not directly aiming or hitting the target.

      Example Sentence: She gave him an indirect response, trying to avoid giving a direct yes or no.

      Related Products: Communication Books

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