Fire vs. Match

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Firenoun

(uncountable) A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering.

Firenoun

(countable) An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire).

Firenoun

(countable) The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.

Firenoun

The aforementioned chemical reaction of burning, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.

Firenoun

A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).

Firenoun

(countable) The elements necessary to start a fire.

Firenoun

(uncountable) The bullets or other projectiles fired from a gun.

Firenoun

Strength of passion, whether love or hate.

Firenoun

Liveliness of imagination or fancy; intellectual and moral enthusiasm.

Firenoun

Splendour; brilliancy; lustre; hence, a star.

Firenoun

(countable) A button (on a joypad, joystick or similar device) usually used to make a video game character activate a weapon/

Fireverb

(transitive) To set (something, often a building) on fire.

Fireverb

(transitive) To heat as with fire, but without setting on fire, as ceramic, metal objects, etc.

Fireverb

(transitive) To drive away by setting a fire.

Fireverb

(transitive) To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct or poor performance).

Fireverb

(transitive) To shoot (a gun or analogous device).

Fireverb

(intransitive) To shoot a gun, cannon, or similar weapon.

Fireverb

To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.

Fireverb

To cause an action potential in a cell.

Fireverb

(transitive) To forcibly direct (something).

Fireverb

To initiate an event (by means of an event handler).

Fireverb

To inflame; to irritate, as the passions.

Fireverb

To animate; to give life or spirit to.

Fireverb

To feed or serve the fire of.

Fireverb

To light up as if by fire; to illuminate.

Fireverb

(farriery) To cauterize.

Fireverb

To catch fire; to be kindled.

Fireverb

To be irritated or inflamed with passion.

Fireadjective

(slang) Amazing; excellent.

Fireinterjection

A cry of distress indicating that something is on fire, or that there is a fire.

Fireinterjection

A signal to shoot.

Firenoun

The evolution of light and heat in the combustion of bodies; combustion; state of ignition.

Firenoun

Fuel in a state of combustion, as on a hearth, or in a stove or a furnace.

Firenoun

The burning of a house or town; a conflagration.

Firenoun

Anything which destroys or affects like fire.

Firenoun

Ardor of passion, whether love or hate; excessive warmth; consuming violence of temper.

Firenoun

Liveliness of imagination or fancy; intellectual and moral enthusiasm; capacity for ardor and zeal.

Firenoun

Splendor; brilliancy; luster; hence, a star.

Firenoun

Torture by burning; severe trial or affliction.

Firenoun

The discharge of firearms; firing; as, the troops were exposed to a heavy fire.

Fireverb

To set on fire; to kindle; as, to fire a house or chimney; to fire a pile.

Fireverb

To subject to intense heat; to bake; to burn in a kiln; as, to fire pottery.

Fireverb

To inflame; to irritate, as the passions; as, to fire the soul with anger, pride, or revenge.

Fireverb

To animate; to give life or spirit to; as, to fire the genius of a young man.

Fireverb

To feed or serve the fire of; as, to fire a boiler.

Fireverb

To light up as if by fire; to illuminate.

Fireverb

To cause to explode; as, to fire a torpedo; to disharge; as, to fire a rifle, pistol, or cannon; to fire cannon balls, rockets, etc.

Fireverb

To drive by fire.

Fireverb

To cauterize.

Fireverb

to dismiss from employment, a post, or other job; to cause (a person) to cease being an employee; - of a person. The act of firing is usually performed by that person's supervisor or employer.

Fireverb

To take fire; to be kindled; to kindle.

Fireverb

To be irritated or inflamed with passion.

Fireverb

To discharge artillery or firearms; as, they fired on the town.to grow irritated or angry.

Firenoun

the event of something burning (often destructive);

Firenoun

the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke;

Firenoun

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy;

Firenoun

a fireplace in which a fire is burning;

Firenoun

intense adverse criticism;

Firenoun

feelings of great warmth and intensity;

Firenoun

once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)

Firenoun

a severe trial;

Fireverb

start firing a weapon

Fireverb

cause to go off;

Fireverb

bake in a kiln so as to harden;

Fireverb

terminate the employment of;

Fireverb

go off or discharge;

Fireverb

drive out or away by or as if by fire;

Fireverb

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses);

Fireverb

destroy by fire;

Fireverb

provide with fuel;

Fire

Fire is the rapid oxidation of a material in the exothermic chemical process of combustion, releasing heat, light, and various reaction products. Fire is hot because the conversion of the weak double bond in molecular oxygen, O2, to the stronger bonds in the combustion products carbon dioxide and water releases energy (418 kJ per 32 g of O2); the bond energies of the fuel play only a minor role here.

Matchnoun

(sports) A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet, a baseball game, or a cricket match.

Matchnoun

Any contest or trial of strength or skill, or to determine superiority.

Matchnoun

Someone with a measure of an attribute equaling or exceeding the object of comparison.

Matchnoun

A marriage.

Matchnoun

A candidate for matrimony; one to be gained in marriage.

Matchnoun

Suitability.

Matchnoun

Equivalence; a state of correspondence.

Matchnoun

Equality of conditions in contest or competition.

Matchnoun

A pair of items or entities with mutually suitable characteristics.

Matchnoun

An agreement or compact.

Matchnoun

(metalworking) A perforated board, block of plaster, hardened sand, etc., in which a pattern is partly embedded when a mould is made, for giving shape to the surfaces of separation between the parts of the mould.

Matchnoun

A device made of wood or paper, at the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface.

Matchverb

(intransitive) To agree; to be equal; to correspond.

Matchverb

(transitive) To agree with; to be equal to; to correspond to.

Matchverb

(transitive) To make a successful match or pairing.

Matchverb

(transitive) To equal or exceed in achievement.

Matchverb

(obsolete) To unite in marriage, to mate.

Matchverb

To fit together, or make suitable for fitting together; specifically, to furnish with a tongue and groove at the edges.

Matchnoun

Anything used for catching and retaining or communicating fire, made of some substance which takes fire readily, or remains burning some time; esp., a small strip or splint of wood or cardboard dipped at one end in a substance which can be easily ignited by friction, as a preparation of phosphorus or chlorate of potassium.

Matchnoun

A person or thing equal or similar to another; one able to mate or cope with another; an equal; a mate.

Matchnoun

A bringing together of two parties suited to one another, as for a union, a trial of skill or force, a contest, or the like

Matchnoun

A matrimonial union; a marriage.

Matchnoun

An agreement, compact, etc.

Matchnoun

A candidate for matrimony; one to be gained in marriage.

Matchnoun

Equality of conditions in contest or competition, or one who provides equal competition to another in a contest; as, he had no match as a swordsman within the city.

Matchnoun

Suitable combination or bringing together; that which corresponds or harmonizes with something else; as, the carpet and curtains are a match.

Matchnoun

A perforated board, block of plaster, hardened sand, etc., in which a pattern is partly imbedded when a mold is made, for giving shape to the surfaces of separation between the parts of the mold.

Matchverb

To be a mate or match for; to be able to complete with; to rival successfully; to equal.

Matchverb

To furnish with its match; to bring a match, or equal, against; to show an equal competitor to; to set something in competition with, or in opposition to, as equal.

Matchverb

To oppose as equal; to contend successfully against.

Matchverb

To make or procure the equal of, or that which is exactly similar to, or corresponds with; as, to match a vase or a horse; to match cloth.

Matchverb

To make equal, proportionate, or suitable; to adapt, fit, or suit (one thing to another).

Matchverb

To marry; to give in marriage.

Matchverb

To fit together, or make suitable for fitting together; specifically, to furnish with a tongue and a groove, at the edges; as, to match boards.

Matchverb

To be united in marriage; to mate.