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Misfire Definition & Meaning

misfire
noun
  1. an explosion that fails to occur
  2. a failure to hit (or meet or find etc)
verb
  1. fail to fire or detonate; "The guns misfired"

"Misfire" in song lyrics

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  • "cylinder 1 misfire"
    AOL — AOL
  • "suburban misfire"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with misfire

Usage tips for "misfire"

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Frequently asked questions

What does misfire mean?
an explosion that fails to occur a failure to hit (or meet or find etc) fail to fire or detonate; "The guns misfired"
What part of speech is misfire?
Misfire is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does misfire have?
Misfire has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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