line of fire (Meaning)
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line of fire (n)
the path of a missile discharged from a firearm
Synonyms & Antonyms of line of fire
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line of fire Sentence Examples
- The enemy soldiers cautiously advanced through the dense undergrowth, careful to avoid the line of fire.
- The sniper's bullet whizzed past my head, narrowly missing me by mere inches and putting me in the line of fire.
- As the battle raged, the medic selflessly rushed into the line of fire to aid wounded soldiers.
- Firefighters battled bravely to contain the inferno, but strong winds pushed the flames further into the line of fire of nearby homes.
- The protest march turned violent, with protesters recklessly charging into the line of fire of police officers.
- The captain ordered his troops to hold their ground and not retreat from the line of fire.
- The reporter risked her life to get close to the action, standing dangerously close to the line of fire.
- The construction workers were forced to suspend their work due to a nearby gas leak that put them directly in the line of fire.
- The soldiers used smoke grenades to create a screen between them and the enemy, effectively obscuring their position from the line of fire.
- The hunter carefully aimed his rifle, taking into account the animal's movement and ensuring a clear line of fire before pulling the trigger.
FAQs About the word line of fire
the path of a missile discharged from a firearm
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The enemy soldiers cautiously advanced through the dense undergrowth, careful to avoid the line of fire.
The sniper's bullet whizzed past my head, narrowly missing me by mere inches and putting me in the line of fire.
As the battle raged, the medic selflessly rushed into the line of fire to aid wounded soldiers.
Firefighters battled bravely to contain the inferno, but strong winds pushed the flames further into the line of fire of nearby homes.
