1. gunfire from two or more directions crossing each other
Usage: military
2. a situation in which someone is attacked or criticized from multiple sources at once
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The soldiers were caught in crossfire between enemy positions.
• Three civilians were wounded in the crossfire during the battle.
• The senator found himself in the crossfire of criticism from both parties.
• Children often get caught in the crossfire when their parents argue.
• The company was caught in crossfire between regulators and activists.
• The reporter was trapped in crossfire while covering the conflict.