lift fire
lift fire
To point the muzzle of artillery weaponry either to increase their range or to make a nearby area safe for infantry. The sergeant gave orders to lift fire so our troops could infiltrate the building.
See also: fire, lift
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
lift fire
To increase the range of artillery fire by elevating the muzzle of a piece.
See also: fire, lift
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- under fire
- thanks for the lift
- lift up
- raise up
- thank you for the lift
- tip up
- lift off
- lift one’s elbow
- lift your elbow
- lift (one's) elbow