shellfire

[ shel-fahyuhr ]

noun

, Military.

1. the firing fire of explosive shells or projectiles.

shellfire

/ ˈʃɛlˌfaɪə /

noun

1. the firing of artillery shells

Word History and Origins

Origin of shellfire¹

First recorded in 1855–60; shell + fire

Example Sentences

One truck was hit by shellfire, which the UN says came from an Israeli naval craft.

From BBC

Thunderous shellfire often rattles the windows of the hospital he directs in the southern Gaza Strip.

From Seattle Times

Vovchansk and the other towns and villages along Ukraine’s northeastern border with Russia have lived under shellfire from Russian forces across the border for months.

From New York Times

Villages in Belgorod near the border were evacuated after coming under shellfire.

From BBC

The city’s main airport, hit by shellfire during days of intense fighting, was considered inoperable.

From New York Times