1. mechanism
noun. ['ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm'] the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction.
Synonyms
- chemical action
- chemical change
- chemical mechanism
- biochemical mechanism
Antonyms
- inactiveness
- inaction
- defense
- dangerous
Etymology
- mechanismus (Latin)
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Example sentences of the word firing-mechanism
1. Noun Phrase
Remove all ammunition from the weapon and lock the bolt or firing mechanism in the open position.
2. mechanism
noun. ['ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm'] the technical aspects of doing something.
Synonyms
- execution
- mechanics
- carrying out
- performance
Antonyms
- derestrict
- powerlessness
- unrestraint
- indiscipline
Etymology
- mechanismus (Latin)
3. mechanism
noun. ['ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm'] a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function.
Synonyms
- transmission mechanism
- barrier
- natural object
Antonyms
- sink
- source
- stabilisation
- stabilization
Etymology
- mechanismus (Latin)
4. mechanism
noun. ['ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm'] device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function.
Synonyms
- control
- drive
- cartridge remover
- gear
- steering linkage
- actuator
- mechanical device
- action
- whirler
- delayed action
- extractor
- tape drive
- action mechanism
- cartridge ejector
- cooling
- drive line system
- ignition system
- clockwork
- robot
- axis of rotation
- drive line
- fail-safe
- steering system
- workings
- golem
- tape transport
- steering mechanism
- device
- radiator
- axis
- automaton
- gear mechanism
- hydraulic system
- cartridge extractor
- controller
- transport
- lock
- carriage
- ignition
- film advance
- ejector
- rotating mechanism
- works
- homing device
Antonyms
- unskillfulness
- walk
- stay in place
- pull
Etymology
- mechanismus (Latin)
5. mechanism
noun. ['ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm'] (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes.
Synonyms
- philosophical doctrine
Antonyms
- rotor
- activation
Etymology
- mechanismus (Latin)
6. firing
noun. ['ˈfaɪrɪŋ, ˈfaɪɝrɪŋ'] the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy.
Synonyms
- barrage fire
- counterpreparation fire
- preparation fire
- covering fire
- counterfire
- direct fire
- crossfire
- registration fire
- volley
- shelling
- fusillade
- observed fire
- attack
- scheduled fire
- fratricide
- antiaircraft fire
- concentrated fire
- cover
- cannon fire
- indirect fire
- unobserved fire
- destruction fire
- burst
- distributed fire
- supporting fire
- battery
- onslaught
- massed fire
- artillery fire
- neutralization fire
- harassing fire
- suppressive fire
- interdiction fire
- call fire
- radar fire
- salvo
- broadside
- searching fire
- onset
- bombardment
- hostile fire
- barrage
- onrush
- friendly fire
- grazing fire
Antonyms
- fall short of
- implode
- lack
- inactivity
7. firing
noun. ['ˈfaɪrɪŋ, ˈfaɪɝrɪŋ'] the act of discharging a gun.
Synonyms
- discharge
- gun
- shot
- firing off
Antonyms
- hire
- ground stroke
- defend
- praise
8. firing
noun. ['ˈfaɪrɪŋ, ˈfaɪɝrɪŋ'] the act of setting something on fire.
Synonyms
- lighting
- combustion
- burning
- ignition
- kindling
Antonyms
- artifact
- undress
- exclude
- arise
9. firing
noun. ['ˈfaɪrɪŋ, ˈfaɪɝrɪŋ'] the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart).
Synonyms
- deactivation
- superannuation
- ending
- Section Eight
- liberation
- release
- inactivation
- discharge
- dishonorable discharge
- dismissal
- honorable discharge
- conclusion
- sacking
- dismission
- congee
- conge
- termination
- sack
Antonyms
- end
- finish
- evolution
- unmask