FIREFIGHT


Meaning of FIREFIGHT in English

(~s)

A ~ is a battle in a war which involves the use of guns rather than bombs or any other sort of weapon. (JOURNALISM)

U.S. Marines had a ~ with local gunmen this morning.

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