0 present participle of misfire --
1 If a gun misfires, the bullet fails to come out. --
2 When an engine misfires, the fuel inside it starts to burn at the wrong moment: --
3 If a plan misfires, it does not have the result that was intended: --
However, if a misfiring of motor neurons occurs, causing simultaneous contraction of opposing muscles, a tear can occur.
The flintlock mechanism, which was prone to misfiring, especially in wet weather, was replaced by the more reliable percussion cap.
Engine misfiring is prevented via variable valve lift at exhaust, which opens exhaust valves during the intake stroke, which increases engine air temperature.
It has since been postulated that the moisture from the humid weather of the day contributed to the double misfiring.
The source of this misfiring may be a result of impaired inhibitory mechanisms during muscle contraction.
A touch hole lock was added to prevent accidental misfiring when the breech was open.
Lauda soon dropped down the order with a misfiring engine and soon retired.
Misfiring cannons and barrel explosions were the main cause of losses on both sides.
