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fire
Noun
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A chemical reaction that makes heat and flames or smoldering.
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Something that has made or can make this chemical reaction, such as a campfire.
We sat around the fire singing songs and telling stories.
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The, often accidental, occurrence of fire in a certain place which leads to its full or partial destruction.
There was a fire at the school last night and the whole place burned down.
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One of the four basic elements.
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One of the five basic elements.
fire
Verb
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To set something on fire.
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To shoot (a gun, cannon or a similar weapon).
We will fire our guns at the enemy.
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To shoot a gun, cannon or a similar weapon.
Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes.
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To end the employment of an employee because of something they did wrong.
She should fire the employee that stole from the company.
He got fired from his job.
engine
Noun
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An engine is the part of a machine which gives it power.
chassis
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noun
the skeleton of a motor vehicle consisting of a steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motor
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noun
a metal mounting for the circuit components of an electronic device
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noun
(= human body, physique, flesh)
alternative names for the body of a human being
Leonardo studied the human body
he has a strong physique
the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak