firing of fire
121firing line — noun Date: 1881 1. a line from which fire is delivered against a target 2. the forefront of an activity used especially in the phrase on the firing line …
122firing line — 1. Mil. a. the positions at which troops are stationed to fire upon the enemy or targets. b. the troops firing from this line. 2. the forefront of any action or activity, esp. a controversy. [1880 85] * * * …
123firing One — on (AE) the firing One (also fig.) [ line from which soldiers fire their weapons ] in (BE) …
124firing line — n. line from which soldiers fire their weapons in (BE), on (AE) the firing line (also fig.) …
125firing party — noun 1》 a group of soldiers detailed to fire the salute at a military funeral. 2》 a firing squad …
126firing — n. 1. Kindling, setting on fire. 2. Discharge (of guns), firing off. 3. Fuel, something to burn. 4. Cautery …
127firing line — fir′ing line n. 1) mil a) the positions at which troops are stationed to fire upon the enemy or targets b) the troops firing from this line 2) the forefront of any action or activity, esp. a controversy • Etymology: 1880–85 …
128firing party — /ˈfaɪərɪŋ pati/ (say fuyuhring pahtee) noun 1. a military detachment assigned to fire a salute at the burial of a person being honoured. 2. → firing squad …
