gunfire

Meanings

• noun

  The sound made by the discharge of a gun or a series of guns.

• noun

  A sudden and intense burst of discharges from one or more guns.

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gunfire
sire , pyre , tire , wire

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Variants

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gunfire , gunfires

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'gunn' meaning 'gun' and 'fyr' meaning 'fire'.

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Trivia

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1. Gunfire can be heard from as far away as 3 miles.

2. The loudest recorded gunshot was from a 155mm howitzer, measuring at 170 decibels.

3. The term 'gunpowder' is derived from the Old Chinese term 'huo-pau' meaning 'explosive powder'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gunshot: The discharge of a gun, resulting in both the sound of gunfire and the projectile being fired.

2. Machine gun: A fully automatic mounted or portable firearm designed to fire bullets in rapid succession.

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Culture

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Gunfire has been a significant part of human history, particularly in the context of warfare. It has been depicted in literature, art, and music as a symbol of power, violence, and chaos. Gunfire has also been used metaphorically to describe intense situations or events.

How to Memorize "gunfire"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a loud bang, followed by the sound of multiple guns firing in quick succession.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gunfire' with the sound of a battlefield or a fireworks display.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'gunfire' is the sound made by a 'gun' and 'fire'.

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