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rapid-fire

Canadian term  quick-fire
rap·id-fire


adjective  U.S. 
Definition:
 
1. coming in very quick succession: delivered or happening in very quick succession
The salesman had an incredible rapid-fire delivery.
2. designed to fire very quickly: designed to fire bullets or shells in very quick succession or at a faster rate than a standard gun
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