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Definition of high-angle fire - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
artilleryTECH. shooting weapons at a steep angleTECH.
- The soldiers used high-angle fire to hit the target.
- High-angle fire was necessary to clear the ridge.
- They practiced high-angle fire for mountainous terrain.
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Expressions with high
in a position far up on something
The picture hangs high on the wall.
feel very happy or excited
After winning the match, she was flying high.
gear setting in vehicles for high speed
When the road cleared, he shifted into high gear.
elevated area of land above surrounding areas
The castle was built on high ground.
happening around 12 PM when the sun is highest
The duel was set to begin at high noon.
expect something very good or successful to happen
We have high hopes for the new project.
strong belief or desire for great success or achievement
She has high hopes for her new project.
in a high or elevated position
The eagle soared high up in the sky.
act confidently and proudly
Even after the rejection, hold your head high and try again tomorrow.
feeling happy and full of energy
She was in high spirits after the good news.
spend a lot of money for something
He had to pay a high price for the concert tickets.
spend a lot of money for something
He had to pay a very high price for the car.
significant consequence for an action or decision
Losing friends was a high price to pay for success.
destroy completely with an explosion
The bomb could blow the building sky high.
become euphoric without using drugs
She gets high from running marathons.
feel very happy or excited because of something
She gets high on winning competitions.
hold someone or something in high regard or esteem
She has a high opinion of her teacher's methods.
in every possible place or area
She searched high and low for her keys.
challenging standard or level to achieve
The competition set a high bar for all participants.
event with very strong or exaggerated emotions
The argument at dinner was pure high drama.
exactly noon when the sun is highest
The meeting is scheduled for high noon.
feeling extremely happy and excited about life
She is high on life after getting the job.
considered very important or urgent to address
Environmental issues are high on the agenda for the meeting.
substantial late afternoon or early evening meal, usually with tea
We had high tea at five with sandwiches, a hot dish, and tea.
Expressions with angle
try to get something indirectly
She angled for a promotion by attending every meeting.
in a way that shows something from all physical directions or sides
The car looks impressive from every angle on the showroom floor.
asks what motive someone has for a particular action
You keep buying him gifts; what's your angle here?
tactic used to evoke others' pity or support
She used an angle for sympathy to gain support.
try to get noticed by others
She angled for attention by telling a dramatic story.
inquiring about someone's hidden motive or agenda
I wonder what his angle on this deal is.
questioning someone's hidden motives or intentions
I wonder what's his angle in helping us.
asking about someone's hidden reason or plan
What's your angle in helping me so much?
in a slanted or tilted way, not straight
She held the picture at an angle.
position oneself correctly for a task
To take a good photo, you must get the right angle.
asking for the measurement between two lines or surfaces
What is the angle between these two walls?
position or direction from which a camera captures a scene
The camera angle made the scene look dramatic.
way someone approaches a problem or situation
Her angle of approach to the issue was innovative.
in a slanted or uneven way like someone drunk
The picture hung at a drunken angle on the wall.
approach a topic from a specific viewpoint
She angled on the problem from a new direction.
park a vehicle at an angle to the curb
Drivers must angle-park in the designated area.
in a lively or stylish slanted position
He wore his cap at a jaunty angle.
area not visible from a specific viewpoint
The building's design created a dead angle, obscuring the entrance from view.
considering a specific perspective or viewpoint
From an angle of fairness, the decision was justified.
range of vision from a specific point
The view angle of the monitor is quite wide.
parking spaces arranged at an angle to the curb
Angle parking is common in shopping centers.
expresses a personal viewpoint or perspective
From her angle, the decision seemed unfair.
deceptive or indirect approach in conversation or action
He used an angle shot in the negotiation to surprise his opponent..
angle between the horizontal and a path going downward
The pilot adjusted the descent angle to follow the landing guidance lights.
Expressions with fire
burning with flames or light
The house is on fire.
start to burn or burst into flames
The dry leaves can easily catch fire.
start or energize a machine or device
He fired up the computer to begin work..
yell 'fire' to alert others to danger
He had to shout fire to evacuate the building.
begin to burn suddenly and intensely
The dry leaves can catch on fire easily.
increase the intensity of a fire by blowing air
He used a newspaper to fan the fire.
add fuel to a fire to keep it burning
He used dry wood to feed the fire.
sustain a literal fire
He added logs to keep the fire burning all night.
ignite a fire using a match or lighter
She used a match to light a fire.
stop a fire from burning
The crew put out a fire before it reached the gas station.
cause something to start burning
The vandals set fire to the abandoned building.
worsen a conflict or tense situation by making it more intense
His rude comments only add fuel to the fire during the argument.
person with a lot of energy and works hard
She is a real ball of fire at work.
be criticized or attacked
The politician came under fire for his controversial remarks.
sale of goods at very low prices
The store held a fire sale to clear inventory.
make someone keen, thrilled, and driven to act
The coach's words fired the players with enthusiasm.
make a situation worse by adding more problems
His comments only served to fuel the fire during the argument.
in a very successful or effective way
The project took off like a house on fire.
have several projects or opportunities happening at the same time
She always has several irons in the fire.
something that makes a person's anger or excitement grow stronger
Ignore his insults; every response is just fuel to his fire.
begin shooting weapons at a target
The soldiers were ordered to open fire on the enemy.
make a bad situation worse by increasing anger or trouble
His harsh comments will only pour fuel on the fire.
do something very impressive or sensational
She didn't set the world on fire with her performance.
move the burning wood or coal to make it burn better
He used a poker to stir the fire.
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- French:tir en cloche, ...
- German:Steilfeuer, ...
- Italian:fuoco ad alta angolazione, ...
- Spanish:fuego de alta trayectoria, ...
- Portuguese:tiro em ângulo elevado, ...
- Chinese:高角度射击, ...
- Japanese:高角度射撃, ...
- Arabic:نِيرَان عَالِيَة الزَّاوِيَة, ...
- Hebrew:יְרִי בְּזָוִית גְּבוֹהָה, ...
- Russian:высокоугловая стрельба, ...
- Ukrainian:висококутовий вогонь, ...
- Hindi:उच्च-कोण आग, ...
- Bengali:উচ্চ-কোণ ফায়ার, ...
- Catalan:foc a gran alçada, ...
- Czech:střelba s velkým náměrem, ...
- Danish:højvinklet ild, ...
- Dutch:hooghoekvuur, ...
- Greek:πυρά υψηλής γωνίας, ...
- Hungarian:ívelt röppályájú tűz, ...
- Khmer:ការបាញ់នៅមុំខ្ពស់, ...
- Korean:고각 사격, ...
- Persian:آتش با زاویه بالا, ...
- Polish:ogień pod stromym kątem, ...
- Portuguese (BR):fogo de alta angulação, ...
- Romanian:foc de artilerie, ...
- Swedish:högvinklig eld, ...
- Thai:การยิงมุมสูง, ...
- Turkish:yüksek açılı ateş, ...
- Vietnamese:hỏa lực góc cao, ...
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