fire
/ˈfaɪ.ə/
A chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering; An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end; The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger; The bullets or other projectiles fired from a gun or other ranged weapon
- plural
- fires
Meanings
- 1
A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering
The fire is going out.
Tatoeba · sundown · CC BY 2.0 FR
Our house is on fire.
Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR
- 2
An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire)
- 3
The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger
- 4
The bullets or other projectiles fired from a gun or other ranged weapon
- 5
A planned bombardment by artillery or similar weapons, or the capability to deliver such
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A firearm
- 7
The aforementioned chemical reaction of burning, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemyrare
- 8
A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire)