Misfire Definition

mĭs-fīr
misfired, misfires, misfiring
verb
misfired, misfires, misfiring
To fail to ignite properly or at the right time.
Webster's New World
To fail to go off, or be discharged.
Webster's New World
To fail to achieve a desired effect.
Webster's New World

(of a firearm) To fail to discharge properly.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
noun
An act or instance of misfiring.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Misfire

Noun

Singular:
misfire
Plural:
misfires

Origin of Misfire

  • mis- +"Ž fire

    From Wiktionary

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