fire setting

American  

noun

Mining.

1. an ancient method of shattering rock by building a fire against it so as to cause it to split as a result of uneven internal stresses.

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Example Sentences

"We accept that some fires can be accidental, but deliberate fire setting is a crime and that's the message we'd like to get out."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025

“The jury did not convict Wilke of the two federal counts related to the forest fire: setting timber afire and using fire in furtherance of a felony.”

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2021

Police were out in full-force in Pittsburgh to prevent the recurrence of rioting and fire setting that broke out after the Pittsburgh Steelers' Super Bowl win over the Arizona Cardinals two years ago.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2011

But he did not give himself the time to warm his hands at the fire, setting out directly again into the rain.

From Home Fires in France by Canfield, Dorothy

Half an hour later he saw her, through a glare of red fire, setting off fire-crackers with his brother and Pendleton.

From The Delafield Affair by Kelly, Florence Finch