firing
Definition
- n. the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
- n. the act of discharging a gun
- n. the act of setting something on fire
- n. the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
- v. start firing a weapon
- v. cause to go off
- v. bake in a kiln so as to harden
- v. terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
- v. go off or discharge
- v. drive out or away by or as if by fire
- v. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
- v. destroy by fire
- v. provide with fuel
Word forms
- Plural
- firings
Example sentences
n.
The firing of the old wooden house left only ashes behind.
n.
The firing of the engine was smooth, and the car started without any problems.