firing

Meaning

1. The process of applying heat or fire, especially to clay, etc., to produce pottery.
2. The fuel for a fire.
3. The act of adding fuel to a fire.
4. The discharge of a gun or other weapon.
5. The dismissal of someone from a job due to poor work performance.
6. Cauterization.

light the fire

discharge of gun

being relieved of a burden

discharge from

give the bounce

separationism

dismiss from office

light-up

laid fire

combustion initiation

lighting off

fire lighting

allumage

relieve of one’s post

throw out of employment

sitting on fire

fuel wood

Frequency

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈfaɪ.əɹ.ɪŋ/

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fire

1. A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering.
2. An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire).
3. The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
4. The aforementioned chemical reaction of burning, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
5. A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).
6. The elements necessary to start a fire.
7. The bullets or other projectiles fired from a gun or other ranged weapon.
8. A planned bombardment by artillery or similar weapons, or the capability to deliver such.
9. (slang) A firearm.
10. A barrage, volley
11. An instance of firing one or more rocket engines.
12. Strength of passion, whether love or hate.
13. Liveliness of imagination or fancy; intellectual and moral enthusiasm.
14. Splendour; brilliancy; lustre; hence, a star.
15. A severe trial; anything inflaming or provoking.
16. Red coloration in a piece of opal.

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