(literally, also figurative) In an armed encounter, to attract gunfire from an adversary, whether unintentionally or deliberately for the purpose of allowing one's allies or colleagues to gain a tactical advantage over the adversary.

simple past tense and past participle of dry-fire

present participle of dry-fire

One who reveres fire.

plural of firing party

Synonym of firing squad

(military) A continuous irregular discharge of small arms.

The aiming and firing of a projectile at a target in line of sight from the weapon.

The aiming and firing of a projectile without relying on a direct line of sight between the weapon and its target.

Synonym of wash-gilding