misfire in Russian
misfire in Russian is осе́чка, осечься — misfire means to fail to fire or ignite properly, as with a gun or an engine.
misfire in Russian
осе́чка
Pronounced: osechka
An act of misfiring.
осечься
Pronounced: osechsya
(firearm) To fail to discharge properly.
What does "misfire" mean?
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verb To fail to fire or ignite properly, as with a gun or an engine.
"The old rifle misfired twice before finally going off."
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verb To fail to have the intended effect, especially of a joke, plan, or attempt.
"His attempt at humour misfired badly in front of the board."
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noun An instance of failing to fire, ignite, or achieve the intended result.
"The engine's misfire was traced to a faulty spark plug."
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misfire in a sentence
- The old rifle misfired twice before finally going off.
- His attempt at humour misfired badly in front of the board.
- The engine's misfire was traced to a faulty spark plug.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "misfire" in Russian?
"misfire" in Russian is осе́чка, осечься. misfire means: To fail to fire or ignite properly, as with a gun or an engine.
How do you pronounce осе́чка?
"misfire" in Russian is осе́чка, pronounced "osechka".
How do you use "misfire" in a sentence?
Example: "The old rifle misfired twice before finally going off." In Russian, "misfire" is осе́чка, осечься.
Are there other ways to say "misfire" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "misfire": осе́чка, осечься.
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