Word Finder - backfire

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A small, controlled fire set in the path of a larger uncontrolled fire, in order to limit the spread of the large fire by removing its fuel.

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An explosion produced either by a running internal combustion engine that occurs in the air intake or exhaust system rather than inside the combustion chamber or unburned fuel or hydrocarbons ignited somewhere in the exhaust system.

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A premature explosion in the cylinder of a gas or oil engine during the exhaust or the compression stroke, tending to drive the piston in the wrong direction.

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An explosion in the exhaust passages of an internal combustion engine.

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(of a gun, cannon, Bunsen burner, etc.) To fire in the opposite direction, for example due to an obstruction in the barrel.

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(of an engine) To experience a premature ignition of fuel or an ignition of exhaust gases, making a popping sound.

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To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune.

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His attempt to make money by importing luxury cars backfired horribly when fuel prices tripled.

A woman wants to know that a man has a decent career, but flashing money around just for the sake of showing off may backfire.

Some items may seem like romantic meaningful gifts but often backfire in the long run.

Sneaking around trying to determine if your partner is cheating could backfire on you if he is not cheating.

This will backfire so fiercely that you'll find yourself running to the hills screaming as though your hair were on fire.

Owners tend to give their pets food and treats as a way of showing affection, but this habit can backfire if it isn't practiced with some restraint.

However, since this is always a risk, be prepared for the consequences if you encourage communication and it happens to unfortunately backfire.

Beware using spells on other Sims with wands because they will sometimes backfire.

Pushing him too hard, may actually only backfire.

Proposing on Valentine's Day may initially seem to be a wonderfully romantic gesture, but in reality it can backfire if the couple is not ready for the commitment or if the proposal is not staged properly.

It's also crucial to understand how your parenting mode can backfire when you're stressed.

The actions of those attacking Lebanon will seriously backfire.

And it makes a lovely throaty rasp under acceleration and a staccato backfire when you lift off the throttle.

Choosing to do an intervention at a party or public setting is probably going to backfire.

Or is it just a quick fix that will eventually backfire?

Trying to be in control can sometimes backfire - you can lose what you might have gained.

Now his taste of instant fame could backfire on the entire genre of reality TV.

This might work out for you, but it might backfire.

This is important because if you push yourself too much it can backfire and result in more pain and tenderness, and can even cause joint damage.

However, after a point, focus on physical performance can actually backfire and cause problems that inhibit one's ability to perform.

Salads are an obvious choice but these selections can backfire.

Some energy experts are naysayers when it comes to lithium-powered batteries and wonder if using up too much of our lithium power will backfire.