Firer: meaning, definitions and examples

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firer

 

[ หˆfaษชษ™rษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

job role

A firer is a person who is responsible for starting or controlling a fire, especially in a controlled setting such as a furnace or fireplace. This role often involves safety protocols and knowledge of fire handling.

Synonyms

firestarter, igniter

Examples of usage

  • The firer monitored the flames to ensure they stayed under control.
  • As a firer, he was trained to handle the equipment safely.
  • In the industrial sector, a firer is crucial for maintaining furnace temperatures.
Context #2 | Noun

military

In military terminology, a firer is a soldier who is actively using a weapon to fire at a target. This role requires training and precision, often in high-pressure situations.

Synonyms

marksman, shooter

Examples of usage

  • The firer adjusted his aim before taking the shot.
  • Every firer must pass rigorous training exercises.
  • In combat, the firer plays a pivotal role in securing objectives.

Translations

Translations of the word "firer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น incendiรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค— เคฒเค—เคพเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Brandstifter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyulut api

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะปั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podpalacz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”พ็ซ็Šฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pyromane

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pirรณmano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ateลŸรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฉํ™”๋ฒ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุดุนู„ ุงู„ู†ุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pyroman

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pyroman

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บต็ซ็Šฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podpalilec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eldur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั‚ ั‚าฑั‚ะฐะฝะดั‹ั€ัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ”แƒชแƒฎแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒœแƒแƒ“แƒ’แƒฃแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ od vurucusu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pirรณmano

Etymology

The word 'firer' derives from the verb 'fire', which has its roots in Old English 'fyr', meaning flame or fire. The transition from 'fire' as an action to 'firer' as a person performing the action took place in the early 20th century. Initially, 'fire' was used in various forms to denote the act of igniting or causing combustion. As industrialization progressed, specific roles within industries like manufacturing and energy generation adopted the term 'firer'. In the military context, the term gained prominence during the 20th century, particularly in regard to the roles of soldiers in warfare and weaponry. Thus, the term evolved to encapsulate both the act of igniting or controlling flames and the military usage of discharging weapons.