Firing
91firing cracks — Cracks appearing in a cooling material, caused by the tension from the different rates of its shrinking. For example, in clay after its firing, or in metal after it has been cast. Also see temperature …
92firing party — noun 1》 a group of soldiers detailed to fire the salute at a military funeral. 2》 a firing squad …
93firing on all cylinders — operating as powerfully and effectively as possible. Doctors say Mary will be firing on all cylinders after two months of physical therapy. Usage notes: based on the literal meaning of a car engine using all of its cylinders the parts that… …
94firing line — noun be in the firing line to be in a position or situation in which you can be attacked or blamed for something, often unfairly …
95Firing wa Gharu — Admin ASC 2 Code Orig. name Firing wa Ghārū Country and Admin Code AF.03.7052903 AF …
96firing on all cylinders — putting a lot of energy and effort into doing something The team managed to record a crucial victory without firing on all cylinders …
97firing 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 …
98firing pin — fir′ing pin n. mac a plunger in the firing mechanism of a firearm that strikes the cartridge primer, igniting the propelling charge • Etymology: 1870–75 …
99firing 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 …
100firing pin — /ˈfaɪərɪŋ pɪn/ (say fuyuhring pin) noun a plunger in the firing mechanism of a gun that strikes the primer and thus ignites the propelling charge of a projectile …
