Definitions

quick-fire

ADJECTIVE

speedy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accelerated brisk expeditious hasty hurried immediate prompt rapid swift

WEAK

agile alacritous breakneck express fleet harefooted headlong lissome lively nimble precipitate rapid-fire ready snappy split-second summary supersonic ultrasonic winged

Antonyms

STRONGEST

delayed leisurely slow sluggish

WEAK

halted slowed tardy

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Quick-fire tries before the break from Darnell McIntosh and Adam Swift sent Hull in with just a four-point deficit after the Dragons had earlier led 22-6.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2023

To draw and fire quickly—Snap shooting.—With the squad formed as described in paragraph 141 except that the pistol is in the holster and the flap, if any, buttoned, the instructor cautions "Quick-fire exercise."

From Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917 to be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training by Department, U. S. War

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