firing

[fahyuhr-ing]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that fires.

2. material for a fire; fuel.

3. the act of baking ceramics or glass.

firing

/ ˈfaɪərɪŋ /

noun

1. the process of baking ceramics, etc, in a kiln or furnace

   a second firing

2. the act of stoking a fire or furnace

3. a discharge of a firearm

4. something used as fuel, such as coal or wood

5. a scorching of plants, as a result of disease, drought, or heat

Other Word Forms

• unfiring adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of firing¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; fire, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

At that point, Schumer feared a shutdown could accelerate the firings.

From Los Angeles Times

A dusk-to-dawn curfew was imposed in Antananarivo after reports of violence and looting, with police firing rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse the crowds.

From BBC

The protesters, some of whom threw stones and other missiles, were dispersed by police firing tear gas and rubber bullets, AFP news agency reported.

From BBC

Today, nobody is cowed by threats of mass firings.

From Salon

And, of course, there were threats, doxing, harassment, firings — you already know all that; there is no need to recapitulate the details.

From Salon

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