Crossfire

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  • noun. Lines of fire from two or more positions crossing each other at a single point.
  • noun. A confrontational situation in which opposing factions, forces, views, or opinions converge.
  • noun. Rapid, heated discussion.
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  • noun. lines of fire from multiple positions that cross in a small region
  • noun. a heated confrontation between opposing factions
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  • noun. fire from two or more points so that the lines of fire cross
  • noun. a lively or heated interchange of ideas and opinions
  • Word Usage
    "Reuters Soldiers evacuate an Afghan civilian wounded in crossfire Tuesday in Helmand province, amid operations to clear southern villages of insurgents."
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