covering fire

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covering fire
 
n
military firing intended to protect an individual or formation making a movement by forcing the enemy to take cover

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covering fire

noun
fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations; "artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal" [syn: cover
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