"direct fire" meaning in English

See direct fire in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} direct fire (uncountable)
  1. The aiming and firing of a projectile at a target in line of sight from the weapon. Wikipedia link: direct fire Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-direct_fire-en-noun-U9lA7~aC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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