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  distributed fire
       n : fire dispersed so as to engage effectively an area target

  distributed fire /dˈɪstɹɪbjˌuːtɪd fˈaɪə/
  Flächenfeuer 
   see: fire, interdiction fire, grazing fire, sustained fire, preparation fire, flak, aerial barrage, magazine fire, mortar fire, mortaring, rocket fire, running fire, plunging fire, harassing fire, concentrated fire, light fire, sporadic fire, radar fire, cease fire, Fire at will!, friendly fire, direct fire, direct fire, indirect fire