English · Word Candidate

firing

/ˈfaɪ.əɹ.ɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: firings

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The process of applying heat or fire, especially to clay, etc., to produce pottery.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quá trình nung hoặc đốt, đặc biệt là với đất sét

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Noun

After the pots have been glazed, they go back into the kiln for a second firing.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The fuel for a fire.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nhiên liệu cho lửa

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Noun

No more dams I’ll make for fish; Nor fetch in firing At requiring […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “firing” mean?

The process of applying heat or fire, especially to clay, etc., to produce pottery.

Is “firing” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.