underfire

English

/ˈʌndəfaɪə/, /ˈʌndɚˌfaɪ(ə)ɹ/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To heat from below.
  • (transitive) To intentionally operate a boiler, furnace, oven, etc., at a low level.
  • (intransitive) To burn fuel at less than the desired level, thus not providing heat efficiently.
  • (transitive) To fire at a low (or excessively low) temperature.

Etymology

Prefix from English fire (shoot).

Origin

English

fire

Gloss

shoot

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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