Backfires Meaning
There are 7 meaning(s) for word Backfires
Meaning 1 : the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired
Synonyms : blowback
Synonyms : blowback
Meaning 2 : come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
Example : Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble
Synonyms : backlash, recoil
Example : Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble
Synonyms : backlash, recoil
Meaning 4 : a fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path
Meaning 5 : a loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine
Meaning 6 : emit a loud noise as a result of undergoing a backfire
Example : My old car backfires all the time
Example : My old car backfires all the time
Meaning 7 : set a controlled fire to halt an advancing forest to prairie fire
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