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

As the boats began to pull down the stream towards the Hong-Kong, the Chinese in triumph redoubled their fire, setting up loud shouts and strange cries, and beating their gongs with increased vigour.

From Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign by Kingston, William Henry Giles

The sun sinking towards the horizon appeared like a ball of fire, setting the whole western sky ablaze.

From Ned Garth Made Prisoner in Africa. A Tale of the Slave Trade by Kingston, William Henry Giles