firing
noun
1. the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
Similar word(s): fire
Definition categories: act, attack, onrush, onset, onslaught
2. the act of discharging a gun
Similar word(s): discharge
Definition categories: act, shooting, shot
3. the act of setting something on fire
Similar word(s): ignition, inflammation, kindling, lighting
Definition categories: act, burning, combustion
4. the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
Similar word(s): discharge, dismissal, dismission, liberation, release, sack, sacking
Definition categories: act, conclusion, ending, termination
verb
1. present participle of fire