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crossfire

cross·fire [ kráwss fr ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. gunfire from different directions: gunshots that come from more than one place, in such a way that the lines of fire converge

2.  (plural cross·fires) fierce clash of opinions: heated or lively conversation, with different and opposing views and ideas being put forward, or an example of this

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