fire a cannon; set off firecrackers; blow up rocks; have a flat tire; launch a verbal attack
Meanings
5 senses · 10 examplesverb
to fire a cannon; to fire an artillery shell
neutralLiteral military use.
The troops fired artillery during the drill.
This cannon hasn't been fired in a long time.
verb
to set off firecrackers; to ignite fireworks
neutralCommon during festivals like Chinese New Year.
During the New Year, children love setting off firecrackers the most.
Many cities prohibit setting off firecrackers in urban areas.
verb
to blast; to blow up rocks or ore with explosives
neutralUsed in mining, quarrying, or construction.
The workers are blasting in the tunnel.
To build the road, they had to blast through the mountain.
verb
to have a flat tire; to blow out (of a sealed object)
informalCommonly refers to a tire bursting or a balloon popping.
My bicycle tire went flat on the road.
The balloon was overinflated and suddenly popped.
verb
to launch a verbal attack; to make blunt criticisms; to speak out strongly
informalMetaphorical, informal usage for speaking bluntly or criticizing severely, often in a meeting or debate.
He launched another verbal attack at the meeting, directly pointing out the leader's mistake.
You must be careful when speaking; you can't just shoot your mouth off.