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PRONUNCIATION OF HANGFIRE

hangfire  [ˈhæŋˌfaɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HANGFIRE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Hangfire is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HANGFIRE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Hangfire

Hangfire is the sixth novel of the military science fiction StarFist Saga, written by David Sherman and Dan Cragg. This installment of Starfist contains three significant and independent plots, one involving members of third platoon, Company L, and the second involves Brigadier Sturgeon, the FIST commander. In the third plotline, the alien race called by the Marines "Skinks" are shown conducting operations of their own.

Definition of hangfire in the English dictionary

The definition of hangfire in the dictionary is the delay of a gun firing or explosives detonating.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HANGFIRE


amplifier
ˈæmplɪˌfaɪə
bonfire
ˈbɒnˌfaɪə
campfire
ˈkæmpˌfaɪə
crossfire
ˈkrɒsˌfaɪə
edifier
ˈɛdɪˌfaɪə
gunfire
ˈɡʌnˌfaɪə
hellfire
ˈhɛlˌfaɪə
humidifier
hjuːˈmɪdɪˌfaɪə
justifier
ˈdʒʌstɪˌfaɪə
magnifier
ˈmæɡnɪˌfaɪə
modifier
ˈmɒdɪˌfaɪə
notifier
ˈnəʊtɪˌfaɪə
pacifier
ˈpæsɪˌfaɪə
purifier
ˈpjʊərɪˌfaɪə
qualifier
ˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪə
rapid-fire
ˈræpɪdˌfaɪə
rectifier
ˈrɛktɪˌfaɪə
simplifier
ˈsɪmplɪˌfaɪə
spitfire
ˈspɪtˌfaɪə
wildfire
ˈwaɪldˌfaɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HANGFIRE

hang-up
hangability
hangable
hangar
hangbird
Hangchow
hangdog
hanger
hanger-on
hangers-on
hangi
hanging
hanging basket
hanging committee
Hanging Gardens of Babylon
hanging glacier
hanging indentation
hanging judge
hanging offence
hanging pawn

WORDS THAT END LIKE HANGFIRE

afire
anti-aircraft fire
backfire
baptism of fire
catch fire
ceasefire
coal fire
fire
forest fire
foxfire
friendly fire
like a house on fire
no smoke without fire
on fire
open fire
rapid fire
rim-fire
set the world on fire
sure-fire
under fire

Synonyms and antonyms of hangfire in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «hangfire» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HANGFIRE

Find out the translation of hangfire to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hangfire from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hangfire» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

迟发型
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Hangfire
570 millions of speakers

English

hangfire
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

hangfire
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

hangfire
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

hangfire
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Hangfire
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

hangfire
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

long feu
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kebakaran
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

hangfire
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

hangfire
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

hangfire
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Hangfire
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hangfire
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

hangfire
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फाशीची शिक्षा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hangfire
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Hangfire
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

hangfire
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

hangfire
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

hangfire
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

hangfire
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hangfire
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hangfire
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hangfire
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hangfire

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HANGFIRE»

The term «hangfire» is normally little used and occupies the 128.430 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HANGFIRE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «hangfire» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «hangfire» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hangfire

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HANGFIRE»

Discover the use of hangfire in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hangfire and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Hangfire Hill/Crossfire Country
The adventures of Buckskin Frank Leslie, a cowboy whose talent with a gun is only surpassed by his way with the ladies.
Roy LeBeau, 2006
2
Starfist: Hangfire
But they're Marines, built to survive. . . . From the Paperback edition.
David Sherman, Dan Cragg, 2010
3
Destroyermen: Korean Hangfire
In DESTROYERMEN: KOREAN HANGFIRE, author Richard Tennent introduces two newly commissioned Ensigns to the facts of life on a navy warship engaged in intensive battle-action along the coast of Korea.
Richard Tennent, 2012
4
Dictionary of Naval Terms
For safety reasons, a misfire is treated as a hangfire; i.e., there is the possibility of a delayed detonation until such possibility is ruled out. See also: hangfire missile defense surface action groups (MDSAG) • Three Aegis ships, either cruisers or ...
Deborah W. Cutler, Thomas J. Cutler, 2005
5
Potential for Excessive Ignition Delay and Hangfire of ...
This engineering study was initiated to determine the cause of excessive ignition delay and hangfire potential for the 155 mm howitzer's M203E1 propelling charge, which produced two hangfires during cold temperature testing.
George R. Younger, Charles Lenchitz, Donald Ellington, 1980
6
The Complete Blackpowder Handbook
The Hang-fire The hang-fire, also written as hang fire or hangfire, means ignition delay. The gun does go off, but not instantly. Pssttt! — boom! That's the sound of a hang-fire. Warning: Continue to safely aim the firearm downrange if it does not ...
Sam Fadala, 2006
7
"When Did You See Her Last?"
This is the account of the second. In the fading town of Stain'd-by-the-Sea, young apprentice Lemony Snicket has a new case to solve when he and his chaperone are hired to find a missing girl. Is the girl a runaway? Or was she kidnapped?
Lemony Snicket, 2013
8
Crucial Elements of Police Firearms Training
A hangfire can be caused by a faulty primer, an obstruction in the cartridge's flash hole, and defective powder. There are two remedies to deal with a hangfire. The first method is to keep the weapon pointed downrange in a safe manner.
Brian R. Johnson, 2007
9
Gunner's Mate 3
Like the hangfire, the cook- off does not tell you exactly when it' s going to happen, nor can you predict whether it will involve the propellant, the bursting charge, or both. These three troubles have one feature in common- they can occur only ...
United States. Bureau of Naval Personnel, 1958
10
Handbook for Seaman Gunners: Covering Course for Seaman ...
A hangfire occurs when-there is an" appreciable interval between pressing the key or pulling the trigger, and the explosion of the charge. This interval may be of long or short duration. 2. Hangfires are most frequently due to: (a) a displaced ...
‎1918

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HANGFIRE»

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1
Cardiff pop-up food extravaganza given permanent home in the …
The temporary restaurant would be operated by eateries including Bar 44, El Salsa, Hangfire Smokehouse and Ffwrnes Pizza, a planning ... «WalesOnline, Jul 15»
2
Cardiff Street Food Circus: It's your last chance to visit this weekend
With pop ups from the likes of Hokkei, Purple Poppadom's Street Kitchen, Hangfire SmokeHouse and Patagonia's Steak Shack as well as ... «WalesOnline, Jun 15»
3
Grill power: women seize back the BBQ tongs
HangFire Smokehouse will also be running a demonstration and selling their food. See humblebynature.com. Fire pits and other outdoor ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
4
Stars join Kate Humble for a Big Day Out at her Welsh farm
Fresh from their winning triumph at the BBC Food & Farming Awards, local favourites Hangfire Smokehouse, will be showing how to dish up ... «WalesOnline, May 15»
5
UK couple wins lottery a second time
... the Hangfire Smokehouse BBQ pop up restaurant. Luke then travels to Wentwood Reservoir for a spot of fly-fishing. (Ep.5) (Commissioned by ... «SBS, Apr 15»
6
Savannah Music Festival Review: Lucinda Williams
... Lady, Fiasco, Generation Pill @HangFire · New York Disco Villains, Pussy .... Chorus, Crazy Bag Lady, Fiasco, Generation Pill @HangFire ... «Connect Savannah.com, Mar 15»
7
Street Food Cardiff is back - with big taste and a Big Top
... chicken vendor Dirtybird, the award-winning Hangfire Smokehouse and British Street Food trophy recipient Pembroke Beach Food Company ... «WalesOnline, Mar 15»
8
'Breitbart News Sunday Ides of March Special: Israel's Election …
'Breitbart News Sunday Ides of March Special: Israel's Election, White House Turns on Hillary, AG Vote 'Hangfire'. 0. SiriusXMPatriot-Logo. «Breitbart News, Mar 15»
9
Shouldn't You Be in School? by Lemony Snicket - review
In addition, he is still trying to discover the whereabouts of Hangfire, The Bombinating Beast and Ellington Feint. Lemony Snicket writes in such ... «The Guardian, Mar 15»
10
Gun safety classes prove popular at Logan shooting range
Students also learned what to do when they experience a hangfire or misfire, a stove pipe or brass high malfunction or a double feed. Powell ... «The Herald Journal, Feb 15»

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