firing

fir·ing

noun \ˈfī(-ə)r-iŋ\

Definition of FIRING

1

: the act or process of one that fires

2

: the process of maturing ceramic products by the application of heat

Examples of FIRING

1. <found a flaw in the gun's firing>

First Known Use of FIRING

14th century

Related to FIRING

Synonyms: blasting, discharge, shot

Related Words: potshot; barrage, blitz, blitzkrieg, bombardment, broadside, burst, cannonade, drumfire, fusillade, hail, salvo, shower, storm, volley

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Rhymes with FIRING

wiring