Definition of rapid–fire
1 : firing or adapted for firing shots in rapid succession
2 : marked by rapidity, liveliness, or sharpness a comedian with a rapid–fire delivery
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1890
First Known Use of rapid–fire
1890
RAPID–FIRE Defined for English Language Learners
rapid-fire
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adjective
Definition of rapid–fire for English Language Learners
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: coming quickly one after another
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of a weapon : able to quickly shoot bullets one after another
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