Shellfire (noun)

The firing of artillery shells, especially in a military battle or conflict.

Origin:

From shell + fire.

Examples:

1. The town was under heavy shellfire from the enemy's artillery.
2. The soldiers took cover from the shellfire.
3. The sound of the shellfire could be heard for miles.
4. The battlefield was covered with debris from the shellfire.
5. The shellfire was intense, making it difficult for the soldiers to advance.