machinegunning
Automatic weapon discharge
Machinegunning is firing a machine gun, or more often, doing something with similar rapid, continuous intensity.
A guitarist machinegunning through a solo plays with relentless speed.
A reporter machinegunning questions doesn't pause for answers.
He was machinegunning insults at anyone who came near.
Aerial gunfire at ground
- pepperingScattering in small doses
- riddlingSpeaking in enigmas
- sprayingDispersing liquid as mist
- hosingSpraying with pressured water
raking · stitching · fusillade · volley · salvo · hail · burst · barrage
Exchange of gunfire
- gunfireDischarge of weapons
- assaultViolent offensive act
- barrageSustained, overwhelming attack
- strafingAerial gunfire at ground
suppression · crossfire · ambush · skirmish · infantry · soldiers · troops · militia
Weapon projectiles and charges
- belt-fedAmmunition via flexible chain
- magazineBound periodical with articles
- tracerPath-marking projectile
- caliberBore diameter or quality
muzzle · recoil · tripod · bipod · turret · emplacement · suppressor · barrel
Attacking continuously with missiles
- pepperingScattering in small doses
- rattlingProducing rapid knocks
- rapid-fireIn swift succession
- staccatoShort, separated note style
barrage · volley · inundating · overwhelming · relentless · nonstop · questions · interrogation
strafing
Aerial gunfire at ground
hosing · raking · stitching · fusillade · volley · salvo · hail · burst · barrage · torrent
firefight
Exchange of gunfire
strafing · suppression · crossfire · ambush · skirmish · infantry · soldiers · troops · militia · warfare
ammunition
Weapon projectiles and charges
- belt-fedAmmunition via flexible chain
- magazineBound periodical with articles
- tracerPath-marking projectile
caliber · muzzle · recoil · tripod · bipod · turret · emplacement · suppressor · barrel · rounds
bombarding
Attacking continuously with missiles
- pepperingScattering in small doses
- rattlingProducing rapid knocks
- rapid-fireIn swift succession
staccato · barrage · volley · inundating · overwhelming · relentless · nonstop · questions · interrogation · criticism
machinegunningsniping
Shooting from hiding
sharpshooting · precision shooting · plinking · picking off · marksmanship
machinegunninghand-to-hand combat
Fighting without distance weapons
bayoneting · knifing · swordfighting · bludgeoning · strangling
machinegunningceasefire
Agreed halt to fighting
holding fire · standing down · withdrawing · taking cover · retreating
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