What is another word for mortar fire?
Pronunciation: [mˈɔːtə fˈa͡ɪ͡ə] (IPA) 
Mortar fire refers to the shooting of high-explosive shells using a mortar. The term can be replaced by several synonyms that describe the same activity. These synonyms include artillery fire, shell bombardment, shelling, and shellfire. All these terms describe the act of launching explosive shells from a weapon to a target. Additionally, the word 'barrage' can replace 'mortar fire' when used in the military context. Barrage typically refers to a heavy and continuous bombardment of enemy positions using artillery guns. In both cases, the objective of the attack is to cause destruction to the target and overwhelm the enemy's defenses.
