firing
|fir-ing|
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/ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈfaɪərɪŋ/
(fire)
burning
Etymology
'firing' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fyring', where 'fyr' meant 'fire'.
'fyring' changed from Old English word 'fyring' and eventually became the modern English word 'firing'.
Initially, it meant 'the act of setting on fire', but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to discharging weapons and dismissing employees.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of discharging a gun or other weapon.
The firing of the cannon was heard across the valley.
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Noun 2
the process of baking ceramics in a kiln.
The pottery requires a second firing to achieve the desired glaze.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'fire', meaning to discharge a weapon or to dismiss someone from a job.
The manager is firing several employees due to budget cuts.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41