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firefight

noun [C]
 
 
/ˈfaɪə.faɪt/ US  /ˈfaɪr-/

Definition

a fight, often unexpected, between opposing groups of soldiers in which they shoot at each other: The opposing units opened fire simultaneously at close range and a 15-minute firefight ensued.Fighting
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