Meaning & use
gunfire
The repeated firing of guns, especially during a battle or an act of violence.
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Residents took shelter in their basements as gunfire echoed through the streets.
The soldiers advanced slowly under cover, listening carefully for gunfire ahead.
A note on using this word
Gunfire is uncountable and describes the sound or event of shots being fired, not a single bullet.
Words with a similar meaning
shooting
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