direct fire

noun

The aiming and firing of a projectile at a target in line of sight from the weapon with a very shallow trajectory.

Opposite
indirect fire
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Meanings

noundirect fire (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe aiming and firing of a projectile at a target in line of sight from the weapon with a very shallow trajectory.

    Antonyms: indirect fire

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe aiming and firing of a projectile at a target in line of sight from the weapon with a very shallow trajectory.

Opposite
indirect fire
Cite this entry
APA

direct fire. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/direct%20fire

MLA

“direct fire.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/direct%20fire. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “direct fire,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/direct%20fire.

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