Shellfire Meaning in English

word

US

ˈʃɛlˌfaɪɚ

SHELL-fy-er

UK

ʃˈɛlfaɪə

SHELL-fy-uh

Definition

Continuous or repeated firing of explosive shells, usually from large guns in war. The word refers to the dangerous situation where bombs and artillery are being shot.

Usage & Nuances

Used in military or historical contexts; formal, not commonly used in everyday conversation. Often appears as 'under shellfire' or 'the area came under heavy shellfire.' Do not confuse with 'gunfire' (regular guns).

• Spanish: fuego de artillería - bombardeo (de proyectiles)
• Portuguese (BR): fogo de artilharia - bombardeio (de projéteis)
• Portuguese (PT): fogo de artilharia - bombardeamento (de projéteis)
• Chinese (Simplified): 炮火 - 炮击
• Chinese (Traditional): 砲火 - 砲擊
• Hindi: तोपों की गोलाबारी
• Arabic: قصف مدفعي
• Bengali: শেল-ফায়ার - কামানের গোলাবর্ষণ
• Russian: артиллерийский обстрел
• Japanese: 砲撃
• Vietnamese: pháo kích
• Korean: 포격
• Turkish: top atışı - topçu ateşi
• Urdu: گولہ باری (توپوں کی)
• Indonesian: tembakan meriam - tembakan artileri

Example Sentences

The soldiers hid during the shellfire.

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Many buildings were destroyed by shellfire.

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The area was dangerous because of shellfire.

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They advanced even though shellfire was all around them.

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Civilians were trapped by intense shellfire for hours.

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After the shellfire stopped, they finally left their shelter.

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