the evolution of light and heat in the combustion of bodies; combustion; state of ignition.-fuel in a state of combustion, as on a hearth, or in a stove or a furnace.-the burning of a house or town; a conflagration.-anything which destroys or affects like fire.-ardor of passion, whether love or hate; excessive warmth; consuming violence of temper.-liveliness of imagination or fancy; intellectual and moral enthusiasm; capacity for ardor and zeal.-splendor; brilliancy; luster; hence, a star.-torture by burning; severe trial or affliction.-the discharge of firearms; firing; as, the troops were exposed to a heavy fire.-to set on fire; to kindle; as, to fire a house or chimney; to fire a pile.-to subject to intense heat; to bake; to burn in a kiln; as, to fire pottery.-to inflame; to irritate, as the passions; as, to fire the soul with anger, pride, or revenge.-to animate; to give life or spirit to; as, to fire the genius of a young man.-to feed or serve the fire of; as, to fire a boiler.-to light up as if by fire; to illuminate.-to cause to explode; as, to fire a torpedo; to disharge; as, to fire a musket or cannon; to fire cannon balls, rockets, etc.-to drive by fire.-to cauterize.-to take fire; to be kindled; to kindle.-to be irritated or inflamed with passion.-to discharge artillery or firearms; as, they fired on the town.