refire
/riːˈfaɪər/
verb
- To fire again; to discharge a weapon or launch a projectile a second time.
- In the video game, you can refire your weapon as soon as it cools down.
- The soldier had to refire the cannon after the first shot missed the target.
- The archer took a deep breath and prepared to refire the arrow.
- To heat something in a kiln or oven a second time, especially in ceramics or glassmaking.
- If the glass piece cracks, you may need to refire it at a lower temperature.
- The potter decided to refire the vase because the glaze had not melted evenly.
- The artist had to refire the ceramic tiles to achieve the desired color.
- To restart or re-energize something, such as an engine, a process, or a person's motivation (figurative).
- The coach's speech helped refire the team's determination to win.
- After a short break, she felt ready to refire her creative energy.
- The mechanic had to refire the engine after replacing the spark plugs.
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