slow fire

noun

1. a rate of firing small arms that allows time to aim before each shot.

Other Words From

• slow-fire adjective

Example Sentences

While the cooler weather is expected to continue to aid crews, it doesn’t portend a slow fire season, experts say.

From Los Angeles Times

A deeper and more persistent marine layer that lasts well into the spring and early summer can lead to more moisture in the soils and ground that can slow fire spread.

From Los Angeles Times

The goal is to slow fire spread and lessen its intensity so crews on the ground get a chance to directly attack it.

From Los Angeles Times

Fire officials noted that a history of prescribed burns in the Mariposa Grove, along with scars from recent burns, could slow fire spread and limit potential damage.

From Los Angeles Times

“She took me out of a slow fire,” Mr. Hamilton said at a news conference on Saturday, his voice quavering at times.

From New York Times