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quick fire
noun
a single shot or several shots fired at a rapid rate from small arms at a target, especially one presented unexpectedly.
Origin:
1890–95
1890–95
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World English Dictionary
| quick fire | |
| —n | |
| 1. | rapid continuous gunfire, esp at a moving target |
| —adj | |
| 2. | Also: quick-firing capable of or designed for quick fire |
| 3. | informal rapid or following one another in rapid succession: quick-fire questions |
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Example sentences
Smoke detectors and portable extinguishers were installed for quick fire detection and suppression.
Cover the pot and place on a quick fire until sufficiently broiled.
Both essentially target the base load and require quick fire, ie gas plants to cope with peak demand.
It can be changed om a slow to a quick fire by turning a handle.
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