Firing

/ˈfaɪɹɪŋ/

Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:12 pts6 letters
Definition of Firing

verb

  1. To set (something, often a building) on fire.
  2. To heat as with fire, but without setting on fire, as ceramic, metal objects, etc.

    "If you fire the pottery at too high a temperature, it may crack."

  3. To drive away by setting a fire.
  4. To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct or poor performance).
  5. To shoot (a gun or analogous device).

    "He fired his radar gun at passing cars."

noun

  1. The process of applying heat or fire, especially to clay etc to produce pottery.

    "After the pots have been glazed, they go back into the kiln for a second firing."

  2. The fuel for a fire.
  3. The act of adding fuel to a fire.
  4. The discharge of a gun or other weapon.
  5. The dismissal of someone from a job.
Anagrams of Firing

No exact anagrams found for "firing". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

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Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Firing"

Firing is a 6-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Firing" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "firing" is a medium-scoring word.

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