fire|pow|er

fire|pow|er
fire|pow|er «FYR POW uhr», noun.
1. the ability to deliver effective, accurate, and destructive fire: »

The artillery has more firepower than the infantry.

2. the amount of fire delivered by a military unit or a particular weapon.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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