Shirabe
援護射撃

援護えんご

Common Noun Irregular Transitive
English jmdict
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)noun or participle which takes the aux. verb surutransitive verb only applies to 援護 support;help;backing
彼を援護するのが義務だ。
It is incumbent on us to support him.
2
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)noun or participle which takes the aux. verb surutransitive verb covering (from enemy attack);protection
Other forms 掩護 【えんご】 (rarely used kanji form)
English jmdict
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) (providing) covering fire
2
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)noun or participle which takes the aux. verb surutransitive verb supporting (someone in a debate, dispute, etc.);backing (someone) up
Other forms 掩護射撃 【えんごしゃげき】 (rarely used kanji form)