crossfire
Function: noun [singular]
Meaning:
: shots that come from two or more places so that the bullets cross through the same area
Examples:
<Several civilians were killed in the crossfire during the battle.>
<The war volunteers were at risk of being caught in the crossfire.>
Note: Crossfire is sometimes used figuratively.
Examples:
<She was caught in the crossfire between her quarrelling sisters. [=she became involved in the quarrel between her sisters and they became angry at her]>
<a presidential candidate who has become caught in a political crossfire after making comments that angered both liberals and conservatives>
Meaning:
: shots that come from two or more places so that the bullets cross through the same area
Examples:
<Several civilians were killed in the crossfire during the battle.>
<The war volunteers were at risk of being caught in the crossfire.>
Note: Crossfire is sometimes used figuratively.
Examples:
<She was caught in the crossfire between her quarrelling sisters. [=she became involved in the quarrel between her sisters and they became angry at her]>
<a presidential candidate who has become caught in a political crossfire after making comments that angered both liberals and conservatives>
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