cover#1 (n)
covering fire (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
examples artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal
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Hypernym fire, firing
Derivationally related form cover → cover
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Hyponym fire, firing
Derivationally related form cover → cover

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