Hyphenation of fires

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fires

Definitions of fires:

1.
The event of something burning (often destructive)
They lost everything in the fire
2.
The act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
Hold your fire until you can see the whites of their eyes They retreated in the face of withering enemy fire
3.
The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
Fire was one of our ancestors' first discoveries
4.
A fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
They sat by the fire and talked
5.
Once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
6.
Feelings of great warmth and intensity
He spoke with great ardor
7.
Fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking
Put the kettle on the fire Barbecue over an open fire
8.
A severe trial
He went through fire and damnation
9.
Intense adverse criticism
Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party The government has come under attack Don't give me any flak
10.
Start firing a weapon
11.
Cause to go off
Fire a gun Fire a bullet
12.
Bake in a kiln so as to harden
Fire pottery
13.
Terminate the employment of
Discharge from an office or position The boss fired his secretary today The company terminated 25% of its workers
14.
Go off or discharge
The gun fired
15.
Drive out or away by or as if by fire
The soldiers were fired Surrender fires the cold skepticism
16.
Call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Arouse pity Raise a smile Evoke sympathy
17.
Destroy by fire
They burned the house and his diaries
18.
Provide with fuel
Oil fires the furnace

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