<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>the firing fire of a gun or guns</li><li>Military. the tactical use of firearms, especially artillery, as distinguished from other weapons, as bayonets, torpedoes, or grenades</li></ul><p><strong>Verb:</strong></p><ul><li>to attack continuously with or as if with cannon</li><li>to discharge like continuous cannon fire</li></ul>