coup de feu

Definitions of coup de feu
  1. noun
    the act of discharging a gun
    synonyms: coup de fusil, coup de pistolet
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    type of:
    tir
    the act of firing a projectile
  2. noun
    the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
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    types:
    bombardement
    the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target
    salve
    rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
    type of:
    attaque
    (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
  3. noun
    the act of firing a projectile
    synonyms: tir
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    types:
    coup de fusil, coup de pistolet
    the act of discharging a gun
    coup de fusil, fusillade
    the act of shooting a gun
    type of:
    force motrice, force propulsive, propulsion
    the act of propelling
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