Synonyms for misfire

Grammar : Verb

Spell : verb mis-fiuh r; noun mis-fahyuh r

Phonetic Transcription : verb mɪsˈfɪər; noun ˈmɪsˌfaɪər

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Définition of misfire

Origin : 1752, of a gun, 1905, of an internal combustion engine; see mis- (1) + fire (v.). Related: Misfired; misfiring. The noun is attested from 1839.

verb fail

Example sentences :

The unexpectedness of this misfire positively overcame his faculties.
Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad

He tried again, in case it was just a misfire, but there was still only the click.
Extract from : « Deathworld » by Harry Harrison

"Misfire threw him off," exclaimed the spectators afterward.
Extract from : « The Adventures of Bobby Orde » by Stewart Edward White

Simultaneously one cylinder starts to misfire, and then another.
Extract from : « Across America by Motor-cycle » by C. K. Shepherd

From the position of the check-lever you realise that there has been a misfire.
Extract from : « Cavalry of the Clouds » by Alan Bott

Very cheap; safe after misfire because oxygen evaporates off.
Extract from : « The New Gresham Encyclopedia » by Various

First hardly hurt me at all, and the second one was quite a misfire.
Extract from : « The Loom of Youth » by Alec Waugh

If it has one misfire in every twenty shots, or so, it does not matter, the great thing being to have it cock easily.
Extract from : « Automatic Pistol Shooting » by Walter Winans

Matt's hopes were dashed somewhat by sounds which told him Chub's machine was beginning to misfire.
Extract from : « Motor Matt's Race » by Stanley R. Matthews

As if the troubles Matt had had were not enough, on the road toward the river the motor began to misfire.
Extract from : « Motor Matt's Triumph, or, Three Speeds Forward » by Stanley R. Matthews

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