ablaze |
on fire. [2 definitions] |
afire |
burning; on fire. [1/2 definitions] |
asbestos |
a mineral that separates into fibers and does not catch fire or conduct electricity. Asbestos is used to make fireproof materials and insulation. |
barbecue |
an outdoor party at which meat and vegetables are cooked over an open fire. [2/4 definitions] |
bellows |
(used with a singular or plural verb) a bag that can be expanded to draw air in and squeezed to force air out. Bellows are used to blow air on a fire or produce sound on a musical instrument. |
blaze1 |
a strong outburst of fire or emotion. [2/4 definitions] |
blockhouse |
a fort or building with openings for weapons to fire through, formerly built of heavy wood boards. [1/2 definitions] |
bombard |
to attack with bombs, cannon fire, or artillery. [1/2 definitions] |
bonfire |
a large fire built outside for celebration or warmth. |
burn |
to be in flames; be on fire. [2/8 definitions] |
burn down |
to destroy with fire. [2 definitions] |
campfire |
an outdoor fire used for cooking or warmth while camping. |
cannon |
a large gun that is set on wheels or some other base. Cannons fire heavy shells. |
cauldron |
a round metal pot that is hung or placed over a fire, used for boiling liquids. |
cock1 |
to set the hammer of so as to be ready to fire. [1/3 definitions] |
diesel engine |
a type of engine that burns fuel oil. Diesel engines are different from most car engines, which use an electric spark to ignite the fuel. In a diesel engine, the fuel is sprayed into a chamber and set on fire by the heat of air that has been put under high pressure. Big trucks have diesel engines. |
discharge |
to shoot or fire off. [2/6 definitions] |
dismiss |
to remove from a job; fire. [1/3 definitions] |
dragon |
an imaginary monster that looks like a giant lizard with wings, claws, and a long tail. In stories or pictures, dragons breathe fire and often guard a place or treasure. |
ember |
a small piece of glowing wood or coal in a dying fire. |
fiery |
on fire or containing fire; flaming. [2/3 definitions] |