HyperDic: covering_fire

English > 1 sense of the expression covering fire:
NOUNactcovering fire, coverfire that makes it difficult for the enemy / enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
English > covering fire: 1 sense > noun 1, act
Meaningfire that makes it difficult for the enemy / enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations.
Example"artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal"
Synonymcover
Broaderfire, firingThe act of firing / firing / firing weapons or artillery at an enemy / enemy

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