Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

running fire

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.96 in modern English

Syllables
run-ning -fire
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The rapid discharge of firearms in succession by a line of troops.

Uncountable

Usage

Questions

What does running fire mean?
The rapid discharge of firearms in succession by a line of troops.

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