direct fire (Meaning)
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direct fire (n)
fire delivered on a target that is visible to the person aiming it
Synonyms & Antonyms of direct fire
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direct fire Sentence Examples
- In World War II, the U.S. Army employed direct fire rocket artillery to destroy enemy fortifications.
- Direct fire weapons are usually accurate at shorter ranges due to a flatter trajectory.
- The anti-tank gun was positioned in direct fire mode to engage the advancing enemy tanks.
- The infantrymen took cover from direct fire from the enemy machine gun nest.
- The mortar rounds were set to explode in mid-air, creating a lethal shower of shrapnel over the enemy troops in direct fire mode.
- The tank driver carefully maneuvered the vehicle to avoid direct fire from the enemy's anti-tank guns.
- The riflemen engaged the enemy in direct fire combat, exchanging shots back and forth.
- The bunker's thick walls provided protection from direct fire, allowing the occupants to remain safe from incoming rounds.
- The artillery barrage consisted of both direct fire and indirect fire components, with shells raining down on the enemy positions.
- The military strategists debated the effectiveness of direct fire weapons versus indirect fire weapons in modern warfare.
FAQs About the word direct fire
fire delivered on a target that is visible to the person aiming it
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In World War II, the U.S. Army employed direct fire rocket artillery to destroy enemy fortifications.
Direct fire weapons are usually accurate at shorter ranges due to a flatter trajectory.
The anti-tank gun was positioned in direct fire mode to engage the advancing enemy tanks.
The infantrymen took cover from direct fire from the enemy machine gun nest.
