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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Murdress :: Murdress (n.) A battlement in ancient fortifications with interstices for firing through.

Ricochet :: Ricochet (v. t.) To operate upon by ricochet firing. See Ricochet, n..

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

Plunger :: Plunger (n.) The firing pin of a breechloader.

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

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

Smift :: Smift (n.) A match for firing a charge of powder, as in blasting; a fuse..

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

Firing :: Firing (n.) Fuel; firewood or coal.

Monk :: Monk (n.) A piece of tinder made of agaric, used in firing the powder hose or train of a mine..

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

Linstock :: Linstock (n.) A pointed forked staff, shod with iron at the foot, to hold a lighted match for firing 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..

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