fired

adj — 2 senses

adj

UK /ˈfaɪ̯əd/ · US /ˈfaɪ̯ɚd/

Etymology From fire + -ed.

dismissed, terminated from employment.

Ceramics, Chemistry, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Heated in a furnace, kiln, etc., to become permanently hardened.

Derived terms: coalfired, nonfired, overfired, over-fired, underfired, under-fired, unfired, woodfired, you're fired

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