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covering fire

/ˈkʌvərɪŋ faɪər/

Traduction: Tir militaire destiné à protéger des troupes amies qui se déplacent ou attaquent en neutralisant ou en dissuadant l'ennemi de riposter efficacement.

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/ˈkʌvərɪŋ faɪər/C1formaltechnical
  • frTir militaire destiné à protéger des troupes amies qui se déplacent ou attaquent en neutralisant ou en dissuadant l'ennemi de riposter efficacement.

Military or tactical term for gunfire directed at an enemy position to protect friendly troops moving or advancing, preventing the enemy from returning fire effectively.

  1. Protective shootingC1formal

    Shooting aimed at an enemy to prevent them from firing at friendly troops, allowing those troops to move or attack.

    frtir de couverture

    • The squad provided covering fire while the medic rescued the wounded soldier.
    • The soldiers advanced under covering fire from the machine gun team.
    • Covering fire is essential during a tactical retreat.