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The correct spelling is firing.
How to pronounce firing
/ˈfaɪɹɪŋ/
verbIPA: /ˈfaɪɹɪŋ/
Say it like: Fir-ing
The correct spelling is firing. To set (something, often a building) on fire. For example: "If you fire the pottery at too high a temperature, it may crack."
Usage Examples
“If you fire the pottery at too high a temperature, it may crack.”
“He fired his radar gun at passing cars.”
“Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To set (something, often a building) on fire.
- 2.To heat as with fire, but without setting on fire, as ceramic, metal objects, etc.
- 3.To drive away by setting a fire.
- 4.To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct or poor performance).
- 5.To shoot (a gun or analogous device).
noun
- 1.The process of applying heat or fire, especially to clay etc to produce pottery.
- 2.The fuel for a fire.
- 3.The act of adding fuel to a fire.
- 4.The discharge of a gun or other weapon.
- 5.The dismissal of someone from a job.
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