1. to fire weapons in return or in response to enemy fire
Usage: military context
2. to set a controlled fire to stop the spread of a wildfire
Usage: firefighting context

1. the act or practice of firing weapons in response to enemy fire
Usage: military context
2. a controlled fire set to prevent the spread of a wildfire
Usage: firefighting context

Examples

• The soldiers began counterfiring as soon as they came under attack.
• The military unit was trained in counterfiring techniques to defend their position.
• Firefighters used counterfiring to create a firebreak and protect nearby homes.
• The crew started counterfiring along the ridge to stop the wildfire's advance.
• After the initial volley, the troops responded by counterfiring with precision.
• Counterfiring proved effective in slowing the spread of the forest fire.