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Enfilade :: Enfilade (n.) A firing in the direction of the length of a trench, or a line of parapet or troops, etc.; a raking fire..

Feu De Joie :: Feu de joie () A fire kindled in a public place in token of joy; a bonfire; a firing of guns in token of joy.

Discharge :: Discharge (v. t.) Firing off; explosive removal of a charge; explosion; letting off; as, a discharge of arrows, of artillery..

Fire :: Fire (n.) The discharge of firearms; firing; as, the troops were exposed to a heavy fire..

Shotgun :: Shotgun (n.) A light, smooth-bored gun, often double-barreled, especially designed for firing small shot at short range, and killing small game..

Smift :: Smift (n.) A match for firing a charge of powder, as in blasting; a fuse..

Heel :: Heel (n.) In a small arm, the corner of the but which is upwards in the firing position..

Cock :: Cock (v. t.) To draw the hammer of (a firearm) fully back and set it for firing.

Matchlock :: Matchlock (n.) An old form of gunlock containing a match for firing the priming; hence, a musket fired by means of a match..

Foul :: Foul (v. i.) To become clogged with burnt powder in the process of firing, as a gun..

Firing :: Firing (n.) The process of partly vitrifying pottery by exposing it to intense heat in a kiln.

Ricochet :: Ricochet (v. t.) To operate upon by ricochet firing. See Ricochet, n..

Lead :: Lead (v. t.) To cover, fill, or affect with lead; as, continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle..

Breastheight :: Breastheight (n.) The interior slope of a fortification, against which the garrison lean in firing..

Firing :: Firing (n.) The act of disharging firearms.

Lanyard :: Lanyard (n.) A strong cord, about twelve feet long, with an iron hook at one end a handle at the other, used in firing cannon with a friction tube..

Lunt :: Lunt (n.) The match cord formerly used in firing cannon.

Seven-shooter :: Seven-shooter (n.) A firearm, esp. a pistol, with seven barrels or chambers for cartridges, or one capable of firing seven shots without reloading..

Salvo :: Salvo (n.) A salute paid by a simultaneous, or nearly simultaneous, firing of a number of cannon..

Fuel :: Fuel (v. t.) To store or furnish with fuel or firing.

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