quickfire

UK: /ˌkwɪkˈfaɪə^r/

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quick′ fire′, 

1. Military a single shot or several shots fired at a rapid rate from small arms at a target, esp. one presented unexpectedly.

• 1890–95

quick-fire  (kwik′fī^ər′), adj. 

1. firing or equipped for firing rapidly, esp. at moving targets.

Also, quick′-fir′ing. 

• 1890–95