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covering fire
covering fire n (Military) military firing intended to protect an individual or formation making a movement by forcing the enemy to take cover covering fire1. Fire used to protect troops when they are within range of enemy small arms.
2. In amphibious usage, fire delivered prior to the landing to cover preparatory operations such as underwater demolition or minesweeping. See also fire.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | covering fire - fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations; "artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal"coverfiring, fire - the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy; "hold your fire until you can see the whites of their eyes"; "they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire" |
covering fire
Synonyms for covering firenoun fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formationsSynonymsRelated Words |