noun🔗ShareAn act of misfiring.""The car's engine was plagued by misfires, making the drive bumpy and unreliable." "actiontechnicalmachineeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fail to discharge properly."The car engine sometimes misfires, making a loud popping sound. "technicalmachineweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(of an engine) To fail to ignite in the proper sequence."The old car sometimes misfires when starting on cold mornings, causing it to shake. "technicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(by extension) To fail to achieve the anticipated result."His practical joke misfired and he nearly burnt my left hand."outcomeactionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
