mortar fire

Noun

Meaning

artillery fire delivered by a mortar

Synonyms

Hypernyms

Examples

Another team had just finished laying its explosives when the area was struck by mortar fire. Source: Internet

During the night, they were supported by intense tank, artillery and mortar fire to soften up Jordanian positions. Source: Internet

On July 8, he was seriously wounded by mortar fire, having just returned from the canteen bringing chocolate and cigarettes for the men at the front line. Source: Internet

Ropel was able to kill the enemy observer calling mortar fire into the "Halfpipe," and he and his squad could now see the surrounding terrain. Source: Internet

Stacey, p. 111 The Glengarry Highlanders reported coming under mortar fire from German positions further inland, as "with little room to manoeuvre on dry land, the entire 9th Brigade became easy targets for German artillery". Source: Internet

TF Hammer's attack stalled short of entering the valley, due to unexpected heavy small arms and mortar fire, combined with the lack of expected close air support. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms