What is another word for ricochet fire?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈɪkəʃˌe͡ɪ fˈa͡ɪ͡ə] (IPA)

Ricochet fire is a term used in the military to describe the action of bullets bouncing off surfaces and striking unintended targets. There are several synonyms for this term depending on the context in which it is used. Some synonyms include 'reflective fire', 'deflection fire', 'ricochet shot', 'glancing fire', 'rebound fire', and 'skipping fire'. All these synonyms describe the same phenomenon, which is the unintended striking of targets due to the bullets' bouncing off surfaces. Ricochet fire can be dangerous as it can strike unintended targets, causing serious harm or even death. As such, utmost care should be taken when using firearms to avoid unintended consequences.

What are the hypernyms for Ricochet fire?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    indirect fire, weaponry, Firearms, Guns, military maneuvers, automatic gunfire, Bursts of gunfire, Intense gunfire, Projectile weaponry, defensive tactics.

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