MISFIRE


Meaning of MISFIRE in English

v. & n.

v.intr. 1 (of a gun, motor engine, etc.) fail to go off or start or function regularly. 2 (of an action etc.) fail to have the intended effect.

n. a failure of function or intention.

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.