BACKFIRE


Meaning of BACKFIRE in English

n.

Pronunciation: - ˌ f ī (- ə )r

Function: noun

Date: 1839

1 : a fire started to check an advancing fire by clearing an area

2 : a loud noise caused by the improperly timed explosion of fuel mixture in the cylinder of an internal combustion engine

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