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drumfire

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drum·fire  (drmfr)
n.
1. Heavy, continuous gunfire: a barrage of drumfire.
2. Something likened to continuous gunfire: a drumfire of criticism.
drumfire [ˈdrʌmˌfaɪə]
n
(Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) heavy, rapid, and continuous gunfire, the sound of which resembles rapid drumbeats
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.drumfire - intense and continuous artillery fire
cannonade
artillery fire, cannon fire - fire delivered by artillery


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