crossfire vs gunfire

crossfire

noun
  • A heated confrontation between opposing factions. 

  • Lines of fire from multiple positions that cross in a small region 

gunfire

noun
  • Shots from a gun or guns, typically creating loud report. 

  • The use of gunpowder-type weapons, mainly cannon, as opposed to swords or bayonets. 

  • The time of firing of the morning gun or the evening gun. 

  • Tea, a cup of tea, especially one served early in the morning before first parade. 

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