Definition of firing

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Firing (n.) The process of partly vitrifying pottery by exposing it to intense heat in a kiln.

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Matchlock :: Matchlock (n.) An old form of gunlock containing a match for firing the priming; hence, a musket fired by means of a match..
Lead :: Lead (v. t.) To cover, fill, or affect with lead; as, continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle..
Hovel :: Hovel (n.) A large conical brick structure around which the firing kilns are grouped.
Gunshot :: Gunshot (n.) Act of firing a gun; a shot.
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 process of partly vitrifying pottery by exposing it to intense heat in a kiln.
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..
Shotgun :: Shotgun (n.) A light, smooth-bored gun, often double-barreled, especially designed for firing small shot at short range, and killing small game..
Artilleryman :: Artilleryman (n.) A man who manages, or assists in managing, a large gun in firing..
Silence :: Silence (v. t.) To cause to cease firing, as by a vigorous cannonade; as, to silence the batteries of an enemy..
Fire :: Fire (n.) The discharge of firearms; firing; as, the troops were exposed to a heavy fire..
Touch-paper :: Touch-paper (n.) Paper steeped in saltpeter, which burns slowly, and is used as a match for firing gunpowder, and the like..
Linstock :: Linstock (n.) A pointed forked staff, shod with iron at the foot, to hold a lighted match for firing cannon..
Fuel :: Fuel (v. t.) To store or furnish with fuel or firing.
Murdress :: Murdress (n.) A battlement in ancient fortifications with interstices for firing through.
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.
Foul :: Foul (v. t.) To incrust (the bore of a gun) with burnt powder in the process of firing.
Firing :: Firing (n.) Fuel; firewood or coal.
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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