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1. fire
noun. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] the event of something burning (often destructive).
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Rhymes with Fire Extinguisher
Sentences with fire-extinguisher
1. Noun Phrase
Almost anyone you talk to will be able to tell you what a fire extinguisher is and its function.
2. Noun Phrase
Place the water bucket or fire extinguisher close to hand in the event of an emergency.
3. Noun Phrase
Make sure your fire extinguisher works and keep it close to the area where you are storing fireworks.
4. Noun Phrase
A fire blanket can also help you avoid the mess that comes with using a fire extinguisher.
2. fire
verb. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] start firing a weapon.
Etymology
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. fire
noun. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy.
Synonyms
- counterpreparation fire
- preparation fire
- covering fire
- counterfire
- direct fire
- crossfire
- registration fire
- volley
- shelling
- fusillade
- observed fire
- attack
- scheduled fire
- fratricide
- antiaircraft fire
- concentrated fire
- cover
- cannon fire
- indirect fire
- unobserved fire
- destruction fire
- burst
- distributed fire
- supporting fire
- battery
- onslaught
- massed fire
- artillery fire
- neutralization fire
- firing
- harassing fire
- suppressive fire
- interdiction fire
- call fire
- radar fire
- salvo
- broadside
- searching fire
- onset
- bombardment
- hostile fire
- barrage
- onrush
- friendly fire
- grazing fire
Antonyms
Etymology
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. fire
verb. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] cause to go off.
Antonyms
Etymology
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. fire
verb. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] bake in a kiln so as to harden.
Antonyms
Etymology
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. fire
verb. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position.
Synonyms
Etymology
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. fire
noun. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke.
Etymology
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. fire
verb. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] go off or discharge.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. fire
noun. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. fire
noun. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] feelings of great warmth and intensity.
Antonyms
Etymology
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))