v. & n.
v.intr. 1 undergo a mistimed explosion in the cylinder or exhaust of an internal-combustion engine. 2 (of a plan etc.) rebound adversely on the originator; have the opposite effect to what was intended.
n. an instance of backfiring.
v. & n.
v.intr. 1 undergo a mistimed explosion in the cylinder or exhaust of an internal-combustion engine. 2 (of a plan etc.) rebound adversely on the originator; have the opposite effect to what was intended.
n. an instance of backfiring.
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012