firing (noun)
101inactivation — noun 1. the process of rendering inactive the gene inactivation system thermal inactivation of serum samples • Ant: ↑activation • Derivationally related forms: ↑inactivate • Hypernyms: ↑ …
102wheel lock — noun an obsolete gunlock using flint and a revolving wheel • Hypernyms: ↑gunlock, ↑firing mechanism * * * noun : an obsolete gunlock in which sparks are struck from a flint or a piece of iron pyrites by a revolving wheel; also : a gun equipped… …
103let-off — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun ( s) Etymology: let off 1. : an act or instance of letting off spend the rest of his life in gaol, and a damned lucky let off it is for him Ngaio Marsh specifically : neglect of a chance to dismiss or score against an opponent …
104barrage — noun 1 firing of guns ADJECTIVE ▪ heavy, intense, massive ▪ artillery, missile, mortar, rocket VERB + BARRAGE …
105decoration — noun 1 decorative object, pattern, etc. ADJECTIVE ▪ Christmas, Halloween, etc. ▪ festive, holiday (AmE), seasonal (esp. AmE) ▪ beautiful …
106salt glaze — noun a hard glaze with a pitted surface, produced on stoneware by adding salt to the kiln during firing. Derivatives salt glazed adjective salt glazing noun …
107automatic pistol — noun a pistol that will keep firing until the ammunition is gone or the trigger is released • Syn: ↑automatic • Derivationally related forms: ↑automatic (for: ↑automatic) • Hypernyms: ↑pistol …
108automatic rifle — noun light machine gun • Syn: ↑automatic, ↑machine rifle • Derivationally related forms: ↑automatic (for: ↑automatic) • Hypernyms: ↑automatic firearm …
109close support — noun close in firing by one unit against an enemy engaged by another unit • Hypernyms: ↑support, ↑reinforcement, ↑reenforcement * * * “ noun : close in fire or bombing delivered by a ground unit or by an air unit to assist another unit * * *… …
110field of fire — noun the area that a weapon or group of weapons can cover effectively with gun fire from a given position • Hypernyms: ↑tract, ↑piece of land, ↑piece of ground, ↑parcel of land, ↑parcel * * * : the area that can be covered by the fire from a… …
