crossfire

/ˈkɹɒsfaɪə/ · noun

Meaning

Lines of fire from multiple positions that cross in a small region
(by extension) A heated confrontation between opposing factions.

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Related words

gunfire(English)shooting(English)shoot-out(English)firefight(English)shootout(English)crossroads(English)crossroad(English)gunfight(English)chipset(English)hawkeye(English)mockingbird(English)ati(English)

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