MISFIRE


Meaning of MISFIRE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ mis- ' f ī (- ə )r, ' mis- ˌ

Function: noun

Date: 1839

1 : a failure (as of a cartridge or firearm) to fire

2 : something that misfires

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