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crossfire

/ˈkrɒsfaɪə(r)/noun

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दोतरफ़ा गोलीबारी

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noun
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    the shots fired from two or more directions that pass through the same area

    दोतरफ़ा गोलीबारी

    • civilians caught in the crossfire
    • Police said that no civilians were caught in the crossfire during the operation.
    • Two journalists were caught in the crossfire while covering the clash.
    + 2 more examples
    • The villagers hid in their homes to avoid the crossfire.
    • The family was trapped in the crossfire between the two armed groups.

    Synonyms gunfire exchange of fire firing

≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

gunfire exchange of fire firing

AaSpelling

cross·fire

?Which word?

Keep the cross- words: crossfire, crossroads (a place where two roads cross; an important point of decision), cross-examine (question a witness closely in court), crossover (a combination of styles), cross-section (a typical sample).

Cross- शब्द याद रखिए: crossfire, crossroads (चौराहा; निर्णय का महत्वपूर्ण बिंदु), cross-examine (अदालत में गवाह से कड़ी जिरह करना), crossover (शैलियों का मिश्रण), cross-section (विशिष्ट नमूना)।

“Collocations, idioms and sayings

Caught in the crossfire (involved in a situation in which people are arguing, and harmed even though not directly involved).

Idiom अक्सर पूछा जाता है: caught in the crossfire (ऐसी स्थिति में फँसना जहाँ लोग बहस कर रहे हों, और सीधे शामिल न होने पर भी हानि हो)।