covering fire covering • covering letter · · · Info · Definitions · Synonyms · Characters · · covering fire · · Text Common · · Latin · · Scripts 13 · · Length 4 · · Syllables Definitions · · · (noun) fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations. Synonyms: cover, covering fire. Example: "Artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal." · · Noun Definition 1 Synonyms · · · cover · · Synonym 1 Characters · · space U+0020 c latin small letter c U+0063 e latin small letter e U+0065 f latin small letter f U+0066 g latin small letter g U+0067 i latin small letter i U+0069 n latin small letter n U+006E o latin small letter o U+006F r latin small letter r U+0072 v latin small letter v U+0076