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1. misfire

verb. ['mɪsˈfaɪɝ'] fail to fire or detonate.

Etymology

  • fire (English)
  • fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • mis- (English)

Rhymes with Misfire

  • transpire
  • yzaguirre
  • mcbryar
  • dubilier
  • conspire
  • supplier
  • require
  • mctier
  • enquire
  • doubtfire
  • ceasefire
  • cease-fire
  • squier
  • rewire
  • retire
  • odwyer
  • mcguyer
  • entire
  • desire
  • acquire
  • trier
  • swier
  • styer
  • stier
  • steier
  • spier
  • speier
  • schwier
  • schryer
  • schrier

2. misfire

noun. ['mɪsˈfaɪɝ'] an explosion that fails to occur.

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Etymology

  • fire (English)
  • fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • mis- (English)

3. misfire

noun. ['mɪsˈfaɪɝ'] a failure to hit (or meet or find etc).

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  • fire (English)
  • fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • mis- (English)