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firing party

 

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Noun firing party has 1 sense
  1. firing squad, firing party - a squad formed to fire volleys at a military funeral or to carry out a military execution
    --1 is a kind of squad

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Firing Party

Description:

A firing party refers to a group of individuals who are responsible for firing a salute or a volley of shots during military ceremonies or funerals. The firing party demonstrates respect and honors the deceased or the occasion.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The firing party performed a solemn barrage of rifle shots at the fallen soldier's funeral.
  2. During the military ceremony, the firing party impeccably executed a perfect salute.
  3. The captain commanded the firing party to fire a three-volley salute to honor the fallen heroes.
  4. Members of the firing party stood at attention and fired their rifles in unison.

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