Definition of firing

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

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Salvo :: Salvo (n.) A salute paid by a simultaneous, or nearly simultaneous, firing of a number of cannon..
Silence :: Silence (v. t.) To cause to cease firing, as by a vigorous cannonade; as, to silence the batteries of an enemy..
Arson :: Arson (n.) The malicious burning of a dwelling house or outhouse of another man, which by the common law is felony; the malicious and voluntary firing of a building or ship..
Firing :: Firing (n.) The mode of introducing fuel into the furnace and working it.
Smift :: Smift (n.) A match for firing a charge of powder, as in blasting; a fuse..
Gunshot :: Gunshot (n.) Act of firing a gun; a shot.
Fire :: Fire (n.) The discharge of firearms; firing; as, the troops were exposed to a heavy fire..
Murdress :: Murdress (n.) A battlement in ancient fortifications with interstices for firing through.
Linstock :: Linstock (n.) A pointed forked staff, shod with iron at the foot, to hold a lighted match for firing cannon..
Firing :: Firing (n.) Fuel; firewood or coal.
Lanyard :: Lanyard (n.) A strong cord, about twelve feet long, with an iron hook at one end a handle at the other, used in firing cannon with a friction tube..
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..
Hovel :: Hovel (n.) A large conical brick structure around which the firing kilns are grouped.
Cock :: Cock (v. i.) To draw back the hammer of a firearm, and set it for firing..
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..
Cock :: Cock (v. t.) To draw the hammer of (a firearm) fully back and set it for firing.
Discharge :: Discharge (v. t.) Firing off; explosive removal of a charge; explosion; letting off; as, a discharge of arrows, of artillery..
Feu De Joie :: Feu de joie () A fire kindled in a public place in token of joy; a bonfire; a firing of guns in token of joy.
Lead :: Lead (v. t.) To cover, fill, or affect with lead; as, continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle..
Fuel :: Fuel (v. t.) To store or furnish with fuel or firing.
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