Noun Definition

backfire

1.Definition: a fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path

Category: General

2.Definition: a loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine

Category: General

3.Definition: a miscalculation that recoils on its maker

Related Noun(s):boomerang

Category: General

4.Definition: the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired

Related Noun(s):blowback

Category: General