misfired; misfiring; misfires
Definition of misfire
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to have the explosive or propulsive charge fail to ignite at the proper time
the engine misfired
2
: to fail to fire
the gun misfired
3
: to miss an intended effect or objective
the new ad campaign misfired
misfire
nounDefinition of misfire (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a failure (as of a cartridge or firearm) to fire
2
: something that misfires
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The first known use of misfire was in 1752
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