misfiring

UK
/ˌmɪsˈfaɪərɪŋ/
US
/ˌmɪsˈfaɪrɪŋ/

Translations

misfiringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˌmɪsˈfaɪərɪŋ/
US
/ˌmɪsˈfaɪrɪŋ/
misfiringnoun
misfirings
pl
пропуск зажигания
The mechanic diagnosed the car with a misfiring in the engine.
Механик диагностировал у автомобиля пропуск зажигания в двигателе.
The gun had a misfiring during the shooting practice.
Во время стрельбовых учений у пистолета произошла осечка.
misfireverb

misfiring

Gerund

misfired
Past Simple
misfired
Past Participle
misfiring
Gerund
UK
/ˌmɪsˈfaɪə/
US
/ˌmɪsˈfaɪr/
The gun misfired during the shooting practice.
Пистолет осекся во время стрельбы на тренировке.
дать осечку
The engine misfired and the car wouldn't start.
Двигатель дал осечку, и машина не завелась.

Definitions

misfiringgerund / present participle
Failing to ignite, fire, or function properly; not working as intended.
The mechanic traced the problem to a misfiring cylinder.
misfiringnoun
The act or instance of a failure to ignite or function properly, especially in an engine or firearm.
The mechanic diagnosed the problem as a misfiring in the engine, which was causing the car to stall.
misfireverb
To fail to ignite or explode properly, as in the case of a firearm or engine.
The old car's engine began to misfire, causing it to sputter and stall.
To fail to achieve the intended effect or result.
The comedian's joke misfired, leaving the audience silent instead of laughing.