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Downrange

adj, adv

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    In the horizontal direction away from the launch site of a rocket or projectile in the direction of its travel. not-comparable, usually
Adverb
  1. 1
    In the horizontal direction away from the launch site of a rocket or projectile in the direction of its travel. not-comparable, usually

    "Luckily, the sheer rate of fire that the 5-inch guns allowed for was fast enough that a few salvos of regular shells were sent downrange quickly as a followup before the two racing ships passed by each other and vanished into the murk."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From down + range.

Etymology 2

From down + range.

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