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hangfire

[ hang-fahyuhr ]

noun

  1. a delay in the detonation of gunpowder or other ammunition, caused by some defect in the fuze.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of hangfire1

First recorded in 1890–95; hang + fire

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Example Sentences

In the case of a misfire, don't open the bolt immediately, as it may be a hangfire.

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