This is the 11062nd most frequent German word.
schusswechsel
Gunfight or exchange of gunfire.
Used as a noun referring to a direct and literal exchange of gunfire.
Der Schusswechsel zwischen den Polizisten und den Kriminellen dauerte mehrere Minuten.
The exchange of gunfire between the police officers and the criminals lasted several minutes.
Used as a noun to describe the aftermath and context of a conflict involving gunfire.
Nach dem Schusswechsel blieb eine unheimliche Stille zurück.
After the firefight, an eerie silence remained.
Used as a general noun describing the scenario of such an event.