firing


Definition: Meaning of, firing in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈfʌɪərɪŋ /

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firing firings
  1. the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
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  2. the act of discharging a gun
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  3. the act of setting something on fire
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  4. leaving them free to depart the termination of someone's employment
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firing used in phrases

  • firing chamber (noun)
    1. chamber that is the part of a gun that receives the charge
  • firing line (noun)
    1. (be) in the firing line to be in a position or situation in which you can be attacked or blamed for something, often unfairly
  • firing mechanism (noun)
    1. the action that ignites the charge in a firearm
  • firing off (noun)
    1. the act of discharging a gun
  • firing party (noun)
    1. military a squad formed to fire volleys at a military funeral or to carry out a military execution
  • firing pin (noun)
    1. striker that ignites the charge by striking the primer
  • firing range (noun)
    1. a practice range for target practice
  • firing squad (noun)
    1. a group of soldiers whose duty is to punish prisoners by shooting and killing them
  • rocket firing (noun)
    1. the launching of a rocket or missile under its own power
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