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Grammar : Adj
Spell : rap-id-fahyuh r
Phonetic Transcription : ˈræp ɪdˈfaɪər



Definition of rapid-fire

  • As in speedy : adj fast, quick
Example sentences :
  • He shot his fingers in the air and began a rapid-fire conversation.
  • Extract from : « Madge Morton's Secret » by Amy D. V. Chalmers
  • He turned to the others, and in rapid-fire English, explained his plans.
  • Extract from : « Invaders from the Infinite » by John Wood Campbell
  • The superiority of the Spaniards in rapid-fire guns was very great.
  • Extract from : « The Naval History of the United States » by Willis J. Abbot.
  • The girl listened to the rapid-fire pulsations of the boat ahead.
  • Extract from : « El Diablo » by Brayton Norton
  • We are going to leave on Sunday and our plans are perfected in rapid-fire order.
  • Extract from : « My Wonderful Visit » by Charlie Chaplin
  • A moment later there was a rapid-fire sputter of French expletives.
  • Extract from : « The Spell of the White Sturgeon » by James Arthur Kjelgaard
  • The rapid-fire gun on Fontaine's machine had jammed and he was helpless.
  • Extract from : « Flying for France » by James R. McConnell
  • This man was from one of the rapid-fire commands, I believe?
  • Extract from : « Red Fleece » by Will Levington Comfort
  • Machine and rapid-fire men especially were needed at the front, it was said.
  • Extract from : « Red Fleece » by Will Levington Comfort
  • He was glad the Germans had equipped their hounds with rapid-fire guns.
  • Extract from : « A Yankee Flier in Italy » by Rutherford G. Montgomery

Synonyms for rapid-fire

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