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fire noun

  /ˈfaɪ.ə/ , /ˈfaɪ.əɹ/ , [faɪ̯ə] , [fʌɪ̯ɚ] , [ˈfaə] , [ˈfaɪ̯ɚ] , [ˈfaː] , [ˈfäːɚ] , [ˈfɑe̯ə] , [ˈfɑə] , [ˈfɑəː]
  • (countable) 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).
vuur, brand
  • (uncountable, alchemy, philosophy) The aforementioned chemical reaction of burning, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
  • (uncountable) The bullets or other projectiles fired from a gun or other ranged weapon.
vuur
  • (countable) The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
brand, vuur
  • (countable, British) A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).
vuur, fornuis, stoof

fire verb

  /ˈfaɪ.ə/ , /ˈfaɪ.əɹ/ , [faɪ̯ə] , [fʌɪ̯ɚ] , [ˈfaə] , [ˈfaɪ̯ɚ] , [ˈfaː] , [ˈfäːɚ] , [ˈfɑe̯ə] , [ˈfɑə] , [ˈfɑəː]
  • (transitive) To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct or poor performance).
ontslaan
  • (transitive, sports) To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.
schieten, afvuren, bakken, vuren
  • (intransitive, physiology) To cause an action potential in a cell.
afgaan

firing noun

  /ˈfaɪ.əɹ.ɪŋ/ , /ˈfaɪ.ɚ.ɪŋ/
  • The discharge of a gun or other weapon.
geschiet
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