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Firing :: Firing (n.) The application of fire, or of a cautery..

Firing :: Firing (n.) The mode of introducing fuel into the furnace and working it.

Lunt :: Lunt (n.) The match cord formerly used in firing cannon.

Silence :: Silence (v. t.) To cause to cease firing, as by a vigorous cannonade; as, to silence the batteries of an enemy..

Breastheight :: Breastheight (n.) The interior slope of a fortification, against which the garrison lean in firing..

Gutter :: Gutter (n.) Any narrow channel or groove; as, a gutter formed by erosion in the vent of a gun from repeated firing..

Matchlock :: Matchlock (n.) An old form of gunlock containing a match for firing the priming; hence, a musket fired by means of a match..

Fire :: Fire (n.) The discharge of firearms; firing; as, the troops were exposed to a heavy fire..

Cock :: Cock (v. t.) To draw the hammer of (a firearm) fully back and set it for firing.

Heel :: Heel (n.) In a small arm, the corner of the but which is upwards in the firing position..

Gunshot :: Gunshot (n.) Act of firing a gun; a shot.

Seven-shooter :: Seven-shooter (n.) A firearm, esp. a pistol, with seven barrels or chambers for cartridges, or one capable of firing seven shots without reloading..

Mouse :: Mouse (n.) A match used in firing guns or blasting.

Fuel :: Fuel (v. t.) To store or furnish with fuel or firing.

Salvo :: Salvo (n.) A salute paid by a simultaneous, or nearly simultaneous, firing of a number of cannon..

Matross :: Matross (n.) Formerly, in the British service, a gunner or a gunner's mate; one of the soldiers in a train of artillery, who assisted the gunners in loading, firing, and sponging the guns..

Discharge :: Discharge (v. t.) Firing off; explosive removal of a charge; explosion; letting off; as, a discharge of arrows, of artillery..

Hovel :: Hovel (n.) A large conical brick structure around which the firing kilns are grouped.

Artilleryman :: Artilleryman (n.) A man who manages, or assists in managing, a large gun in firing..

Foul :: Foul (v. t.) To incrust (the bore of a gun) with burnt powder in the process of firing.

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