n. The act of applying fire or of making a fire for any purpose; specifically, the method of treating a furnace with regard to the use of fuel: as, hard firing (supplying fuel frequently and urging the fire); light firing (moderate supplies of fuel at frequent intervals); steady firing; heavy firing.n. Fuel; fire-wood or coal.n. The exposing of any material to high temperatures to burn, bake, etc.: as, the firing of painted glass to fix the colors; the firing of porcelain to melt and fix the glaze.n. The act of discharging firearms.n. The application of fire or of a cautery in surgery and farriery; cauterization.n. In bell-ringing, the ringing of all the bells in a peal at once. It is practised in England on occasions of general rejoicing or mourning. In the latter case the bells are muffled.n. Same as scorching, 3: applied especially to tobacco and corn.