Firing Definition & Meaning
firing
- noun
- the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy; "hold your fire until you can see the whites of their eyes"; "they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire"
- the act of discharging a gun
- the act of setting something on fire
- the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
"Firing" in song lyrics
See how firing is used in real songs:
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"Yo, I'm a legend with a lethal weapon, keep firing"
9th Prince — Just in Case -
"Four karat choppers out the window start to firing"
B.G. f/ Juvenile, Turk — Knock Out -
"As I take stages like a sniper, on roof tops firing"
Capital-X — I Want Justice
Words that rhyme with firing
Usage tips for "firing"
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- What does firing mean?
- the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy; "hold your fire until you can see the whites of their eyes"; "they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire" the act of discharging a gun the act of setting something on fire the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
- What part of speech is firing?
- Firing is a noun.
- How many definitions does firing have?
- Firing has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).