misfire - Definition and Meaning

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(verb)

definitions

(of a gun or missile) fail to discharge or fire properly

examples

as she raised her pistol again, it misfired

(verb)

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(especially of a plan) fail to produce the intended result

examples

he didn't know that his plan had misfired

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(noun)

definitions

a failure of a gun or missile to fire correctly

examples

the weapons are to be replaced because of problems with misfires