tulitus — meaning in English

English meaning

• fire noun The chemical reaction of burning, producing heat, light, and flame.
• gunfire noun The sound or act of guns being fired, often repeatedly.
• salvo noun A number of guns fired together or in quick succession, or a burst of applause, criticism, or argument delivered all at once.

Senses

tulitus is used for these senses in English:

• gunfire Shots from a gun or guns, typically creating loud report.
• gunfire (chiefly, military) The use of gunpowder-type weapons, mainly cannon, as opposed to swords or bayonets.
• salvo (by extension) Any volley, as in an argument or debate.

fire — full definition

1. noun The chemical reaction of burning, producing heat, light, and flame.
2. noun Bullets or projectiles shot from a weapon, or the act of shooting.
3. verb To shoot a weapon.
4. verb To dismiss someone from their job.
5. verb To set something alight, or to heat it strongly, as with ceramics.

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