firing

/ˈfaɪɹɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

To set (something, often a building) on fire.
To heat as with fire, but without setting on fire, as ceramic, metal objects, etc.
To drive away by setting a fire.
To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct or poor performance).
To shoot (a gun or analogous device).
To shoot a gun, cannon, or similar weapon.
The process of applying heat or fire, especially to clay etc to produce pottery.
The fuel for a fire.
The act of adding fuel to a fire.
The discharge of a gun or other weapon.
The dismissal of someone from a job.
Cauterization.

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