Firing
/ˈfaɪɹɪŋ/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:12 pts6 letters
Definition of Firing
verb
- To set (something, often a building) on fire.
- 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."
- 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).
"He fired his radar gun at passing cars."
Anagrams of Firing
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
f4
i1
r1
i1
n1
g2
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Firing
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.