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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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..

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

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..

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

Quadrate :: Quadrate (v. t.) To adjust (a gun) on its carriage; also, to train (a gun) for horizontal firing..

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

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

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

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

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

Enfilade :: Enfilade (n.) A firing in the direction of the length of a trench, or a line of parapet or troops, etc.; a raking fire..

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