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shellfire

[ˈʃɛlfʌɪər]

shellfire Definition

  • 1a bombardment by artillery shells
  • 2the firing of artillery shells

Using shellfire: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shellfire" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The city was under heavy shellfire for days.

  • Example

    The soldiers were trained to withstand the shellfire.

shellfire Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shellfire

Phrases with shellfire

  • an intense and sustained bombardment by artillery shells

    Example

    The troops were pinned down by heavy shellfire.

  • artillery shells that are being fired towards a particular location

    Example

    The soldiers took cover from the incoming shellfire.

  • to stop firing artillery shells

    Example

    The two sides agreed to cease shellfire in order to negotiate a peace agreement.

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Summary: shellfire in Brief

'Shellfire' [ˈʃɛlfʌɪər] refers to the firing of artillery shells or a bombardment by them. It is often used in the context of military operations, as in 'The city was under heavy shellfire for days.' 'Shellfire' can also be used in phrases like 'incoming shellfire,' referring to shells being fired towards a particular location, and 'cease shellfire,' meaning to stop firing shells.