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Raking fire
Noun
Definitions
1.
Noun
The tactic of firing cannons along the length of an enemy ship, from its bow (front) or stern (rear).
2.
Noun
The act of clearing vegetation and create firebreaks by cutting brush and raking away flammable debris (with fire rakes).
Synonyms
chase gun
sailing ship tactics
fire ship
naval artillery in the age of sail
galley tactics
admiral-class ironclad
sloop-of-war
target ship
torpedo gunboat
ship of the line
24-pounder long gun
32-pounder gun
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