Uk English Meaning of fire
fire
Other Uk English words related to fire
- aloofness
- apathy
- calmness
- Composure
- dryness
- impassibility
- impassivity
- indifference
- insensibility
- insensitivity
- Insensitivity
- Phlegm
- reserve
- reticence
- stoicism
- taciturnity
- chilliness
- coldness
- presence of mind
- coolness
- detachment
- Insensibility
- reservedness
- Stiffness
- stoniness
- unconcern
- frigidity
- coldness
- woodenness
Nearest Words of fire
Definitions and Meaning of fire in English
fire (n)
the event of something burning (often destructive)
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
feelings of great warmth and intensity
fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking
a severe trial
intense adverse criticism
fire (v)
start firing a weapon
cause to go off
bake in a kiln so as to harden
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
go off or discharge
drive out or away by or as if by fire
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
destroy by fire
provide with fuel
generate an electrical impulse
become ignited
start or maintain a fire in
fire (n.)
The evolution of light and heat in the combustion of bodies; combustion; state of ignition.
Fuel in a state of combustion, as on a hearth, or in a stove or a furnace.
The burning of a house or town; a conflagration.
Anything which destroys or affects like fire.
Ardor of passion, whether love or hate; excessive warmth; consuming violence of temper.
Liveliness of imagination or fancy; intellectual and moral enthusiasm; capacity for ardor and zeal.
Splendor; brilliancy; luster; hence, a star.
Torture by burning; severe trial or affliction.
The discharge of firearms; firing; as, the troops were exposed to a heavy fire.
fire (v. t.)
To set on fire; to kindle; as, to fire a house or chimney; to fire a pile.
To subject to intense heat; to bake; to burn in a kiln; as, to fire pottery.
To inflame; to irritate, as the passions; as, to fire the soul with anger, pride, or revenge.
To animate; to give life or spirit to; as, to fire the genius of a young man.
To feed or serve the fire of; as, to fire a boiler.
To light up as if by fire; to illuminate.
To cause to explode; as, to fire a torpedo; to disharge; as, to fire a musket or cannon; to fire cannon balls, rockets, etc.
To drive by fire.
To cauterize.
fire (v. i.)
To take fire; to be kindled; to kindle.
To be irritated or inflamed with passion.
To discharge artillery or firearms; as, they fired on the town.
FAQs About the word fire
fire
the event of something burning (often destructive), the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy, the process of combustion of inflammable materials produ
hell,blaze,bonfire,Conflagration,Wildfire,arson,Campfire,Forest fire,Holocaust
aloofness,apathy,calmness,Composure,dryness,impassibility,impassivity,indifference,insensibility,insensitivity
fir tree => Fir tree, fir cone => Fir cone, fir clubmoss => Fir clubmoss, fir => fir, fipple pipe => Recorder,
