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crossfire

/ˈkɹɒsfaɪə/ /ˈkɹɔːsfaɪɹ/

Meanings
noun
Lines of fire from multiple positions that cross in a small region

Examples :

"During the school play auditions, the crossfire of nervous energy from the hopeful actors filled the room. "
military war position

Related Words

Illustration accusations

accusations noun

/ˌækjuˈzeɪʃənz/

The act of accusing.

"The manager addressed the accusations of unfair treatment that several employees had made. "

Illustration positions

positions noun

/pəˈzɪʃənz/

A place or location.

"The teacher assigned students to different positions in the classroom. "

Illustration nervous

nervous adjective

/ˈnɜːvəs/ /ˈnɝːvəs/

Of sinews and tendons.

"The dancer's nervous muscles tensed before her performance. "

Illustration between

between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

Illustration opposing

opposing verb

/əˈpoʊzɪŋ/ /oʊˈpoʊzɪŋ/

To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

"There is still time to oppose this plan."

Illustration hopeful

hopeful noun

/ˈhəʊpfəl/ /ˈhoʊpfəl/

Someone who is hoping for success or victory, especially as a candidate in a political election.

"Several presidential hopefuls are campaigning in New Hampshire this week."

Illustration multiple

multiple noun

/ˈmʌltɪpl̩/

A whole number that can be divided by another number with no remainder.

"14, 21 and 70 are multiples of 7"

Illustration extension

extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

Illustration confrontation

confrontation noun

/ˌkɒnfɹənˈteɪʃən/

The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face to face.

"The confrontation between the two students escalated when one accused the other of cheating on the exam. "

Illustration factions

factions noun

/ˈfækʃənz/

A group of people, especially within a political organization, which expresses a shared belief or opinion different from people who are not part of the group.

"Within the student government, factions emerged supporting different proposals for the new school garden. "

Illustration political

political noun

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

A political agent or officer.

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "

Illustration auditions

auditions noun

/ɔˈdɪʃənz/ /ɑˈdɪʃənz/

A performance, by an aspiring performer, to demonstrate suitability or talent.

"Many students prepared songs and dances for the school play's auditions. "