covering fire

Noun

A military tactic of firing weapons to provide protection or support for advancing or retreating troops.

ریشه

The word 'covering' refers to the protection provided. 'Fire' refers to the act of shooting or discharging a weapon.

مثال

• The soldiers provided covering fire while their comrades advanced.
• The helicopter gunships provided covering fire for the ground troops.
• The platoon used covering fire to retreat safely from the enemy position.