noun Download 🔗Share An act of misfiring. Examples : ""The car's engine was plagued by misfires, making the drive bumpy and unreliable." " action technical machine event Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To fail to discharge properly. Examples : "The car engine sometimes misfires, making a loud popping sound. " technical machine weapon Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (of an engine) To fail to ignite in the proper sequence. Examples : "The old car sometimes misfires when starting on cold mornings, causing it to shake. " technical machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (by extension) To fail to achieve the anticipated result. Examples : "His practical joke misfired and he nearly burnt my left hand." outcome action achievement Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading