hangfire Definition
a delayed or prolonged ignition of the propellant charge of a firearm.
Using hangfire: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hangfire" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The gun's hangfire caused a dangerous situation.
Example
He waited for a few seconds after the hangfire before opening the breech.
hangfire Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for hangfire
- misfire
- delayed discharge
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Summary: hangfire in Brief
'Hangfire' [hang-fahyuh r] is a noun that refers to a delayed or prolonged ignition of the propellant charge of a firearm. It can cause dangerous situations and requires caution when handling firearms.
