Definition of fire

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Fire (v. t.) To cause to explode; as, to fire a torpedo; to disharge; as, to fire a musket or cannon; to fire cannon balls, rockets, etc..

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Beacon :: Beacon (n.) A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning..
Afire :: Afire (adv. & a.) On fire.
Firing :: Firing (n.) The application of fire, or of a cautery..
Nipple :: Nipple (n.) Any small projection or article in which there is an orifice for discharging a fluid, or for other purposes; as, the nipple of a nursing bottle; the nipple of a percussion lock, or that part on which the cap is put and through which the fire passes to the charge..
Brand :: Brand (v. t.) A burning piece of wood; or a stick or piece of wood partly burnt, whether burning or after the fire is extinct..
Squat :: Squat (v. t.) To sit down upon the hams or heels; as, the savages squatted near the fire..
Kaleege :: Kaleege (n.) One of several species of large, crested, Asiatic pheasants, belonging to the genus Euplocamus, and allied to the firebacks..
Enkindle :: Enkindle (v. t.) To set on fire; to inflame; to kindle.
Retractor :: Retractor (n.) In breech-loading firearms, a device for withdrawing a cartridge shell from the barrel..
Lorica :: Lorica (n.) Lute for protecting vessels from the fire.
Throw :: Throw (v. t.) To fling or cast in any manner; to drive to a distance from the hand or from an engine; to propel; to send; as, to throw stones or dust with the hand; a cannon throws a ball; a fire engine throws a stream of water to extinguish flames..
Teazer :: Teazer (n.) The stoker or fireman of a furnace, as in glass works..
Catherine Wheel :: Catherine wheel () A revolving piece of fireworks resembling in form the window of the same name.
Calefaction :: Calefaction (n.) The act of warming or heating; the production of heat in a body by the action of fire, or by communication of heat from other bodies..
Pellet :: Pellet (n.) A bullet; a ball for firearms.
Kindle :: Kindle (v. t.) Fig.: To inflame, as the passions; to rouse; to provoke; to excite to action; to heat; to fire; to animate; to incite; as, to kindle anger or wrath; to kindle the flame of love, or love into a flame..
Firebrand :: Firebrand (n.) One who inflames factions, or causes contention and mischief; an incendiary..
Firebare :: Firebare (n.) A beacon.
Annihilator :: Annihilator (n.) One who, or that which, annihilates; as, a fire annihilator..
Fireside :: Fireside (n.) A place near the fire or hearth; home; domestic life or retirement.
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