Those meetings led to the firing and pulling down of houses (William Cobbett).
The firing of the pottery took a full 24 hours.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
quick-fir|ing — «KWIHK FYR ihng», adjective. = rapid fire. (Cf. ↑rapid fire) … Useful english dictionary
rap|id-fir|ing — «RAP ihd FYR ihng», adjective. = rapid fire. (Cf. ↑rapid fire) … Useful english dictionary
tar|get-fir|ing — «TAHR giht FYR ihng», noun. Especially British. target practice … Useful english dictionary
Coast Douglas-fir — Taxobox name = Coast Douglas fir status = LR/lc | status system = IUCN2.3 image width = 240px image caption = Coast Douglas fir foliage regnum = Plantae divisio = Pinophyta classis = Pinopsida ordo = Pinales familia = Pinaceae genus = Pseudotsuga … Wikipedia
firing — fir·ing (fīrґing) 1. the sintering of powder to produce porcelain, such as for a dental restoration. 2. the initiation of a nerve impulse … Medical dictionary
firing line — fir|ing line [ faırıŋ ,laın ] noun be in/out of the firing line 1. ) to be/not be criticized or blamed: After any defeat, their manager is always in the firing line. 2. ) to be/not be in danger … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
firing squad — fir|ing squad [ faırıŋ ,skwad ] noun count a group of soldiers who shoot and kill someone as a punishment … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
firing — fir•ing [[t]ˈfaɪər ɪŋ[/t]] n. 1) the act of a person or thing that fires 2) material for a fire; fuel 3) cer the act of baking ceramics • Etymology: 1375–1425 … From formal English to slang
firing line — fir′ing line n. 1) mil a) the positions at which troops are stationed to fire upon the enemy or targets b) the troops firing from this line 2) the forefront of any action or activity, esp. a controversy • Etymology: 1880–85 … From formal English to slang
firing pin — fir′ing pin n. mac a plunger in the firing mechanism of a firearm that strikes the cartridge primer, igniting the propelling charge • Etymology: 1870–75 … From formal English to slang
