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rapid–fire
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rapid–fire
(adjective)
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rapid–fire
/ˌræpəd
ˈ
fajɚ/
adjective
rapid–fire
/ˌræpəd
ˈ
fajɚ/
adjective
Learner's definition of RAPID–FIRE
always used before a noun
1
:
coming quickly one after another
The comedian's
rapid-fire
jokes kept the audience laughing.
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of a weapon
:
able to quickly shoot bullets one after another
a
rapid-fire
rifle
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