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firing

noun fir·ing \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
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First Known Use of FIRING

14th century

Related to FIRING

Synonyms
blasting, discharge, shot

Rhymes with FIRING

wiring

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19 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. firing
  2. fire
  3. firing data
  4. firing iron
  5. firing line
  6. firing order
  7. firing pin
  8. firing point
  9. firing ring
  10. firing squad
  11. firing step
  12. firing table
  13. firing tread
  14. glost firing
  15. line-firing
  16. predicted firing
  17. fire away
  18. fire off
  19. quick-fire
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