firing

noun

fir·​ing ˈfī-riŋ 

ˈfī-ər-iŋ

1

: the act or process of one that fires

2

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

Synonyms

• blasting
• discharge
• shot

Examples of firing in a Sentence

found a flaw in the gun's firing

Recent Examples on the Web

In the wake of his firing, Lauer retreated to the Hamptons and kept his focus on his family — and according to those close to the former morning show anchor, that’s where his priorities remain today. —Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024

Flight controllers conducted more test firings of the capsule’s thrusters after undocking, with one failing to ignite. —Landon Mion, Fox News, 7 Sep. 2024

And all of those firings require pressurized helium to push propellants to healthy thrusters. —William Harwood, CBS News, 6 Sep. 2024

Despite recent changes in the Polish Film Institute, following the firing of previous head Radosław Śmigulski and appointment of Karolina Rozwód, the institution will still provide $50,000 to cover postproduction in one of the partner companies. —Marta Balaga, Variety, 5 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing firing

• firing line
• firing pin
• firing squad
• in the firing line
• on the firing line