Meaning Of The Word Friendly fire

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friendly fire
uncountable noun: If you come under friendly fire during a battle, you are accidentally shot at by people on your own side, rather than by your enemy.

friendly fire in American English
a discharge of weapons which, although aimed at an enemy, results in casualties to the side firing the weapons
noun: a fire deliberately set and remaining contained, as in a fireplace or boiler, from which any resulting loss cannot be claimed as an insurance liability (opposed to hostile fire)

friendly fire in British English
noun: firing by one's own side, esp when it harms one's own personnel

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