fire

n//ˈfaɪ.ə//

eld, brand, brasa, bål, spis, ugn, beskjutning, sparka, avskeda, skjuta, avfyra, ge eld, bränna

  1. (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).

  2. (countable) The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.

  3. (uncountable, alchemy, philosophy) The aforementioned chemical reaction of burning, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.

  4. (countable, British) A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).

  5. (uncountable) The bullets or other projectiles fired from a gun or other ranged weapon.

  6. (gemology) The capacity of a gemstone, especially a faceted, cut gemstone, that is transparent to visible light, to disperse white light into its multispectral component parts, resulting in a flash of different colors, the richness and dispersion of which increases the gemstone's value.

  7. (transitive, employment) To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct, incompetence, or poor performance).

  8. (transitive, sports) To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.

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