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Meaning of fires
noun
- 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.
- 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). Example: We sat about the fire singing songs and telling tales.
- The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger. Example: During hot and dry summers many fires in forests are caused by regardlessly discarded cigarette butts.
- The aforementioned chemical reaction of burning, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
- A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).
verb
- To set (something, often a building) on fire.
- To heat as with fire, but without setting on fire, as ceramic, metal objects, etc. Example: If you fire the pottery at too high a temperature, it may crack.
- To drive away by setting a fire.
- To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct or poor performance).
- To shoot (a gun or analogous device). Example: He fired his radar gun at passing cars.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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