"covering fire" meaning in English

See covering fire in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} covering fire (uncountable)
  1. (military) supporting fire; small-arms fire directed at an enemy to prevent them firing elsewhere. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Military
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