No. 11,062 in German
schusswechsel
Gunfight or exchange of gunfire.
In a sentence
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 referring to a direct and literal exchange of gunfire.
Nach dem Schusswechsel blieb eine unheimliche Stille zurück.
After the firefight, an eerie silence remained.
Used as a noun to describe the aftermath and context of a conflict involving gunfire.
Ein Schusswechsel kann in Extremsituationen unvermeidlich sein.
An exchange of gunfire can be unavoidable in extreme situations.
Used as a general noun describing the scenario of such an event.
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