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cover fire

/ˈkʌvər faɪər/
Main Example

The soldiers provided cover fire while their teammates moved to safety.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

Gunfire used to protect or support someone during a dangerous situation.

Other Example

The police used cover fire to help the hostages escape.

During the ambush, the team called for cover fire from the nearby unit.

The sniper provided cover fire while the medic treated the wounded.

Synonyms

provide cover fire

call for cover fire

return cover fire

Synonyms

supporting fire

protective fire

defensive fire

cover fire

/ˈkʌvər faɪər/
Main Example

They will cover fire for the team as they advance.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To shoot in a way that protects someone or something from danger.

Other Example
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