firing
The process of applying heat or fire, especially to clay, etc., to produce potteryThe process of applying heat or fire, especially to clay, etc., to produce pottery.
Meaning
6 senses(countable, uncountable)The process of applying heat or fire, especially to clay, etc., to produce pottery.
After the pots have been glazed, they go back into the kiln for a second firing.
Brennen, Brennung
(countable, uncountable)The fuel for a fire.
Brennstoff
the act of setting something on fire
(countable, uncountable)The act of adding fuel to a fire.
the act of discharging a gun
(countable, uncountable)The discharge of a gun or other weapon.
Schussabgabe
(countable, uncountable)The dismissal of someone from a job due to poor work performance.
Entlassung
(countable, uncountable)Cauterization.
Translations
2 languagesBy meaning 4
Origin
By surface analysis, fire + -ing.By surface analysis, fire + -ing.
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Forms
plural: firingsSynonyms
13 synonyms- the act of discharging a gun:dischargefiring off
- the act of setting something on fire:ignitionlightingkindlinginflammation
- the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy:fire
- the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart):dismissaldismissiondischargeliberationreleasesacksacking
Word family
16 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable