Synonyms of the word

shelling

• v. present participle of shell.
• n. An artillery bombardment.
• n. The removal of the shell from a nut, pea etc.
• n. (uncountable) grain from which the husk has been removed.
• n. (topology) An ordering of the facets of a boundary complex such that the intersection of each facet (other…
• n. Shallow, irregular cracks that appear on the surface of a coating such as plaster or mortar.

barrage

• n. an artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow.
• n. a heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and protect them (Wikipedia).
• n. a concentrated discharge of projectile weapons.
• n. (by extension) an overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism.
• n. (fencing) A "next hit wins" contest to determine the winner of a bout in case of a tie.
• v. (transitive) to direct a barrage at; to bombard.

battery

• n. (electronics) A device used to power electric devices, consisting of a set of electrically connected electrochemical…
• n. (law) Act of inflicting unlawful physical violence to a person, legally distinguished from assault which…
• n. A coordinated group of artillery weapons.
• n. (historical, archaic) An elevated platform on which cannon could be placed.
• n. An array of similar things.
• n. A set of small cages where hens are kept for the purpose of farming their eggs.
• n. (baseball) The catcher and the pitcher together.
• n. (chess) Two or more major pieces on the same rank, file, or diagonal.
• n. (music) A marching percussion ensemble; a drumline.
• n. The state of a firearm when it is possible to be fired.

bombardment

• n. the act of bombing, especially towns or cities.
• n. heavy artillery fire.
• n. (physics) the incidence of an intense stream of high-energy particles directed at a substance.

fire

• n. (uncountable) A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon…
• n. (countable) An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained…
• n. (countable) The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
• n. (uncountable, alchemy, philosophy) The aforementioned chemical reaction of burning, considered a one of…
• n. (countable, Britain) A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).
• n. (countable) The elements necessary to start a fire.
• n. (uncountable) The bullets or other projectiles fired from a gun.
• n. Strength of passion, whether love or hate.
• n. Liveliness of imagination or fancy; intellectual and moral enthusiasm.
• n. Splendour; brilliancy; lustre; hence, a star.
• n. (countable) A button (on a joypad, joystick or similar device) usually used to make a video game character…
• v. (transitive) To set (something) on fire.
• v. (transitive) To heat without setting on fire, as ceramic, metal objects, etc.
• v. (transitive) To drive away by setting a fire.
• v. (transitive) To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct…
• v. (transitive) To shoot (a device that launches a projectile or a pulse or stream of something).
• v. (intransitive) To shoot a gun, a cannon or a similar weapon.
• v. (transitive, sports) To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.
• v. (intransitive, physiology) To cause an action potential in a cell.
• v. (transitive) To forcibly direct (something).
• v. (intransitive, computer sciences, software engineering) To initiate an event (by means of an event handler).
• v. To inflame; to irritate, as the passions.
• v. To animate; to give life or spirit to.
• v. To feed or serve the fire of.
• v. To light up as if by fire; to illuminate.
• v. (farriery) To cauterize.
• v. (intransitive, dated) To catch fire; to be kindled.
• v. (intransitive, dated) To be irritated or inflamed with passion.
• adj. (slang) Amazing.
• interj. A cry of distress indicating that something is on fire.
• interj. A signal to shoot.

firing

• n. The process of applying heat or fire, especially to clay etc to produce pottery.
• n. The fuel for a fire.
• n. The discharge of a gun or other weapon.
• n. The dismissal of someone from a job.
• v. present participle of fire.