1a (1) : the phenomenon of combustion manifested in light, flame, and heat (2) : one of the four elements of the alchemists air, water, fire, and earthb (1) : burning passion : ardor young lovers with their hearts full of fire (2) : liveliness of imagination : inspiration the force and fire of his oratory
2a : fuel in a state of combustion (as on a hearth) warmed his hands at the crackling fireb British : a small gas or electric space heater
3a : a destructive burning (as of a building) The shack was destroyed by a fire.b (1) : death or torture by fire He confessed under threat of the fire. (2) : severe trial or ordeal He had proved himself in the fire of battle.
4 : brilliancy, luminosity the fire of a gem
5a : the firing of weapons (such as firearms, artillery, or missiles) The troops endured heavy fire.b : intense verbal attack or criticism His controversial assertions have provoked heavy fire from those taking offense.c : a rapidly delivered series (as of remarks)
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