firepower

noun fire·pow·er \-ˌpau̇(-ə)r\

: the amount or strength of military weapons that can be used against an enemy

: effective power or force

Full Definition of FIREPOWER

a : the capacity (as of a military unit) to deliver effective fire on a target

b : effective fire

a : effective power or force <intellectual firepower>

b : the scoring ability of a team or player

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Synonyms: energy, power, force, horsepower, might, muscle, potence, potency, puissance, sinew, strength, vigor

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