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fire·fight

 (fīr′fīt′)
n.
An exchange of gunfire, as between infantry units.
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firefight

(ˈfaɪəˌfaɪt)
n
(Military) a brief small-scale engagement between opposing military ground forces using short-range light weapons
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fire•fight

(ˈfaɪərˌfaɪt)

n.
an exchange of gunfire between two opposing forces, esp. a skirmish between military forces.
[1895–1900]
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Translations

firefight

[ˈfaɪəˌfaɪt] N (Mil) (journalese) → tiroteo m
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