backfireˈbækˌfaɪər
backfire (v)
- present
- backfires
- past
- backfired
- past participle
- backfired
- present participle
- backfiring
backfire (n)
- plural
- backfires
English Definitions:
blowback, backfire (noun)
the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired
backfire (noun)
a loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine
backfire (noun)
a fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path
backfire, boomerang (verb)
a miscalculation that recoils on its maker
backfire, backlash, recoil (verb)
come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
"Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble"
backfire (verb)
emit a loud noise as a result of undergoing a backfire
"My old car backfires all the time"
backfire (verb)
set a controlled fire to halt an advancing forest to prairie fire
backfire (Verb)
(Of a gun or cannon) to fire in the opposite direction, for example due to an obstruction in the barrel.
backfire (Verb)
To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune.
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