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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 Iron
2. fire
verb. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] start firing a weapon.
Etymology
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. iron
noun. ['ˈaɪɝn'] a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood.
Synonyms
4. 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))
5. fire
verb. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] cause to go off.
Antonyms
Etymology
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. 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))
7. 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))
8. 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))
9. fire
verb. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] go off or discharge.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))