Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
miss-fire
verb
/ˈmɪsˌfaɪə/
Definition
To fail to ignite or discharge properly, often used to describe a malfunction in firearms or engines.
Examples
- The gun miss-fired, causing a delay in the shooting competition.
- During the inspection, we found that the engine would miss-fire intermittently.
- He was surprised when his attempt to start the car resulted in a miss-fire.
Meaning
Miss-fire refers to a situation where a mechanism intended to fire, such as a gun or engine, does not do so as expected.
Synonyms
- malfunction
- misfire
- fail
