Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What does crossfire mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word crossfire? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. (military) lines of fire from multiple positions that cross in a small region
  2. (by extension) a heated confrontation between opposing factions
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder
Similar Words
Examples
Five civilians caught in the crossfire were killed and 14 wounded, hospital officials said.
Instead of facing a firing squad, however, they were abandoned in no man's land so that they would be killed by crossfire.
Aid workers have been caught in crossfire between warring groups of militia or bandits.
Kelly Wenham plays go-go dancer Jodi who gets caught in the crossfire as Sam tries to put a stop to club owner Warren's unscrupulous behaviour.
Second, it serves as a reminder of the tragic toll war takes on innocents who find themselves caught in the crossfire between contending armies.
There are fears that some of the officially acknowledged deaths were in fact civilians caught in crossfire or killed for political reasons.

See Also

Nearby Definitions
9-letter Words Starting With
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2024