Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

machine-gunning

noun

/məˈʃiːn-ˈɡʌnɪŋ/

Definition

The act of firing a machine gun or a rapid and continuous discharge of bullets from a machine gun, often used in military contexts.

Examples

During the battle, the sound of machine-gunning echoed across the field.
The soldiers were trained in machine-gunning techniques for the upcoming mission.
Reports of machine-gunning filled the air as the conflict escalated.

Meaning

Machine-gunning typically refers to the process of using a machine gun to deliver a high volume of fire rapidly, making it a term associated with intense gunfire in combat situations.