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Backfiring
(of a gun, cannon, Bunsen burner, etc.) To fire in the opposite direction, for example due to an obstruction in the barrel.
📖 Definitions of "Backfiring"
verb
- 1
(of a gun, cannon, Bunsen burner, etc.) To fire in the opposite direction, for example due to an obstruction in the barrel.
- 2
(of an engine) To experience a premature ignition of fuel or an ignition of exhaust gases, making a popping sound.
- 3
To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune.
"His attempt to make money by importing luxury cars backfired horribly when fuel prices tripled."
noun
- 1
A failure that leads to further misfortune.
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