Associations to the word «Crossfire»

Wiktionary

CROSSFIRE, noun. (military) lines of fire from multiple positions that cross in a small region
CROSSFIRE, noun. (by extension) a heated confrontation between opposing factions

Dictionary definition

CROSSFIRE, noun. A lively or heated interchange of ideas and opinions.
CROSSFIRE, noun. Fire from two or more points so that the lines of fire cross.

Wise words

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