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rapid–fire
adjective rap·id–fire \ˌra-pəd-ˈfī(-ə)r\
: coming quickly one after another
of a weapon : able to quickly shoot bullets one after another
Full 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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First Known Use of RAPID-FIRE
1890
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