firing
/ˈfaɪərɪŋ/
noun
- The act of shooting a gun or launching a projectile.
- Soldiers practiced firing at the shooting range.
- The police officer ordered a cease-fire to stop the firing.
- The firing of the cannon echoed across the valley.
- The act of dismissing someone from a job.
- Unfair firing can lead to legal disputes.
- The manager was responsible for the firing of three employees.
- After the firing, the company had to hire new staff.
- The process of baking clay or ceramics in a kiln to harden them.
- The firing process can take several hours.
- High-temperature firing makes the ceramic stronger.
- The potter carefully timed the firing of the clay pots.
- The activation or ignition of something, such as an engine or a chemical reaction.
- The firing of the rocket engines sent the spacecraft into orbit.
- The firing of the furnace heats the entire building.
- The mechanic checked the firing of the spark plugs.
adjective
- Related to or used for shooting or launching.
- He pressed the firing button on the remote control.
- The firing mechanism of the rifle was jammed.
- The firing squad stood at attention.