A ~ of shots or objects is a large number of them fired or thrown at the same time. (FORMAL)
Both were killed in a ~ of bullets fired at close range.
N-SING: usu N of n
A ~ of shots or objects is a large number of them fired or thrown at the same time. (FORMAL)
Both were killed in a ~ of bullets fired at close range.
N-SING: usu N of n
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