firing
Firing (noun) means the act of shooting a weapon. Example: “Firing continued through the night along the border.”
How to Use Firing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShooting a weapon, baking pottery in a kiln, or dismissing an employee, depending on context.
Word Forms
firings plural
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_____ continued through the night along the border.
Etymology
From fire plus the suffix -ing.
Related Words
Rhymes for firing
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “firing” mean?
The word “firing” means the act of shooting a weapon. In plain terms, shooting a weapon, baking pottery in a kiln, or dismissing an employee, depending on context.
How do you pronounce “firing”?
“Firing” is pronounced FEYE-uhr-ihng (/ˈfaɪ.ɚ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “firing” in a sentence?
Here is “firing” used in a sentence: “Firing continued through the night along the border.”
What part of speech is “firing”?
“Firing” is a noun.
Is “firing” a common word?
“Firing” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “firing” have?
“Firing” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of shooting a weapon.
What is the difference between "firing" and "shooting" a weapon?
"Firing" emphasises the act of discharging a weapon, while "shooting" often emphasises aiming at and hitting a target. You fire a gun, and you shoot at something with it.
What is the difference between "firing" and "loading" a weapon?
Loading is placing ammunition into a weapon to prepare it, while firing is actually discharging it. A weapon must be loaded before it can be fired.
What are common collocations with "firing"?
Common phrases include "firing range," "firing squad," "firing line," "opening fire," and "kiln firing." Most relate either to discharging weapons or to heating materials in a kiln.