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If today is your typical day in America, 80 of our fellow citizens will die from gunfire. In the last two weeks, more Americans have died from gunfire here at home in the United States than in the entire war in Iraq since it started.
Michael D. Barnes

Meaning of "gunfire" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GUNFIRE

gunfire  [ˈɡʌnˌfaɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GUNFIRE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Gunfire is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GUNFIRE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of gunfire in the English dictionary

The definition of gunfire in the dictionary is the firing of one or more guns, esp when done repeatedly. Other definition of gunfire is the use of firearms, as contrasted with other military tactics.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GUNFIRE


amplifier
ˈæmplɪˌfaɪə
bonfire
ˈbɒnˌfaɪə
campfire
ˈkæmpˌfaɪə
classifier
ˈklæsɪˌfaɪə
crossfire
ˈkrɒsˌfaɪə
edifier
ˈɛdɪˌfaɪə
hellfire
ˈhɛlˌfaɪə
humidifier
hjuːˈmɪdɪˌfaɪə
justifier
ˈdʒʌstɪˌfaɪə
magnifier
ˈmæɡnɪˌfaɪə
modifier
ˈmɒdɪˌfaɪə
notifier
ˈnəʊtɪˌfaɪə
pacifier
ˈpæsɪˌfaɪə
purifier
ˈpjʊərɪˌfaɪə
qualifier
ˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪə
rapid-fire
ˈræpɪdˌfaɪə
rectifier
ˈrɛktɪˌfaɪə
simplifier
ˈsɪmplɪˌfaɪə
spitfire
ˈspɪtˌfaɪə
wildfire
ˈwaɪldˌfaɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GUNFIRE

gun turret
gun-shy
gun-toting
gunboat
gunboat diplomacy
guncotton
gundy
gunfight
gunfighter
gunfighting
gunflint
gung ho
gunge
gungy
gunhouse
gunite
gunk
gunkhole
gunky
gunlayer

WORDS THAT END LIKE GUNFIRE

afire
anti-aircraft fire
backfire
baptism of fire
catch fire
ceasefire
coal fire
enfire
fire
forest fire
friendly fire
like a house on fire
no smoke without fire
on fire
open fire
rapid fire
rim-fire
set the world on fire
sure-fire
under fire

Synonyms and antonyms of gunfire in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «GUNFIRE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «gunfire» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of gunfire

Translation of «gunfire» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GUNFIRE

Find out the translation of gunfire to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of gunfire from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gunfire» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

炮火
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

disparos
570 millions of speakers

English

gunfire
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गोलियों
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إطلاق النار
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

стрельба
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tiroteio
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কামান দাগা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fusillade
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tembakan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schüsse
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

砲火
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

포화
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gunfire
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tiếng súng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

துப்பாக்கிச்சூடு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

तोफांचा भडिमार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

top ateşi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

spari
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

strzelanina
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

стрільба
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

focuri de armă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πυροβολισμοί
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

geweerskote
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

skottlossning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

skyting
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gunfire

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GUNFIRE»

The term «gunfire» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.272 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GUNFIRE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «gunfire» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «gunfire» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about gunfire

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QUOTES WITH «GUNFIRE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word gunfire.
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Michael D. Barnes
If today is your typical day in America, 80 of our fellow citizens will die from gunfire. In the last two weeks, more Americans have died from gunfire here at home in the United States than in the entire war in Iraq since it started.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GUNFIRE»

Discover the use of gunfire in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gunfire and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Random gunfire
When the Gunsmith passes through Random, Oklahoma, he encounters the iron-fisted ruler of the town.
J. R. Roberts, 2002
2
Gunfire-Graffiti: Overlooked Gun Crime in the UK
In this remarkable book, author Matt Seiber examines the phenomenon of hidden gun crime in the UK. "Gunfire-graffiti" is Seiber's term for wanton gunfire damage to roadside structures - traffic signs, notices, warning signs, and similar ...
Matt Seiber, 2012
3
Warrior Spirit Running to the Sound of Gunfire
Stories of a Special Forces Operator from Grenada to the Middle East to the former Yugoslavia. Based on the author's true life story, that of a Special Forces soldier, and written from a Christian prospective.
James G. Keen, 2002
4
Blue Skies and Gunfire
Set against the backdrop of the second world war, where people diced with life and death every day, this is a wonderfully moving story of love, passion and tragedy.
K M Peyton, 2011
5
Distant Gunfire: The Fifth Nathaniel Drinkwater Omnibus
Plus THE STEEPLE ROCK and THE NIGHT ATTACK: two short stories of Nathaniel Drinkwater's youthful exploits which, with a valediction, On Nathanial Drinkwater, specially written by prize-winning author Richard Woodman, concludes the history ...
Richard Woodman, 2003
6
Glitter and Gunfire
“Cale, it's okay.” Cassidy's fingers swept over his cheek. Gunfire rang out again. The sniper? Keeping Logan in check? He had to help Cassidy. If he didn't— “ Nothing's okay,” Genevieve shouted. “It hasn't been okay since you took away Ian .
Cynthia Eden, 2013
7
High-Fives, Gunfire, and Humbug
HighFives,. Gunfire,. And. Humbug. C. A. With an accomplice close by, a robber dressed head to toe in a Gumby outfit demanded money at a 7Eleven. The clerk was too busy to take him seriously, so Gumby reached in his pocket for a weapon  ...
John E. Seaman
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Guns in American Society: An Encyclopedia of History, ...
shot; (2) the citizen being able to discern the noise as gunfire; (3) the citizen making the decision to call the police within a reasonable time frame of the shot being fired; and (4) the citizen being able to tell the police exactly where the shot was ...
Gregg Lee Carter, 2012
9
Gunfire at Twin Creeks
A former marshal drifts into the town of Twin Creeks and has to decide whether to save the life of a woman "with a reputation" and her son.
David D. Osborne, 2013
10
Gunfire Around the Gulf: The Last Major Naval Campaigns of ...
GUNFIRE. AROUND. THE. GULF. While the soil ran red with blood at places like Gettysburg, Shiloh, and Antietam, it was the lesser-known naval battles for control of the Gulf of Mexico — the lifeline of supplies and weapons to the ...
Jack D. Coombe, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GUNFIRE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gunfire is used in the context of the following news items.
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YUCCA VALLEY: Evening gunfire frightens neighbors, prompts arrest
Weekend gunfire endangered a Yucca Valley neighborhood where deputies found dozens of empty shell casings, arrested a resident and ... «Press-Enterprise, Jul 15»
2
Police investigating gunfire between cars driving in downtown …
Police are investigating gunfire exchanged between people inside two vehicles that were racing down Jefferson Street in downtown Springfield ... «The State Journal-Register, Jul 15»
3
Confederate flag rally draws thousands, sparks gunfire in Florida
OCALA, Fla. -- Thousands of people have rallied in central Florida in support of flying the Confederate flag. Police estimated 2,000 vehicles, ... «CBS News, Jul 15»
4
Lowell police probe early Sunday Highlands gunfire
LOWELL -- Police are investigating an incident of gunfire that occurred in the area of Pine Street in the Upper Highlands neighborhood early ... «Lowell Sun, Jul 15»
5
Police search North Portland woods after reports of gunfire
Police swarmed the Peninsula Crossing Trail off North Columbia Boulevard Monday morning after gunfire was reported in the area. (Stuart ... «OregonLive.com, Jul 15»
6
Indy teacher tries to stop the gunfire — with money
In her 13 years as an educator, Megan Lynch never missed a funeral. About once a year, another student was lost to gunfire. Year after year. «Indianapolis Star, Jul 15»
7
Charge filed in gunfire incident at Olathe softball fields
A 61-year-old man was charged Monday with firing gunshots over the weekend in the parking lot of an Olathe softball complex. No one was ... «Kansas City Star, Jul 15»
8
Austintown residents voice concern over gunfire in neighbors …
Township officials heard from a number of residents in the Wickliffe Circle area Monday night, worried about homeowners who fire ... «Youngstown Vindicator, Jul 15»
9
Police identify woman found dead in burning house after gunfire
Her cause of death and the identity of the man found dead in the house have not yet been released. “With the fire involved, it's very difficult ... «KMTR NewsSource 16, Jul 15»
10
Gunfire in Ogontz wounds two outside homes
Two people were wounded by gunfire, one critically, on an Ogontz block Sunday night, Philadelphia police said. Police said the victims were ... «Philly.com, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Gunfire [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/gunfire>. May 2024 ».
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