fire

fire has 39 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 4.

Definitions

• n.. The evolution of light and heat in the combustion of bodies; combustion; state of ignition.
• n.. Fuel in a state of combustion, as on a hearth, or in a stove or a furnace.
• n.. The burning of a house or town; a conflagration.
• n.. Anything which destroys or affects like fire.
• n.. Ardor of passion, whether love or hate; excessive warmth; consuming violence of temper.
• n.. Liveliness of imagination or fancy; intellectual and moral enthusiasm; capacity for ardor and zeal.
• n.. Splendor; brilliancy; luster; hence, a star.
• n.. Torture by burning; severe trial or affliction.
• n.. The discharge of firearms; firing; as, the troops were exposed to a heavy fire.
• v. t.. To set on fire; to kindle; as, to fire a house or chimney; to fire a pile.
• v. t.. To subject to intense heat; to bake; to burn in a kiln; as, to fire pottery.
• v. t.. To inflame; to irritate, as the passions; as, to fire the soul with anger, pride, or revenge.