(idiomatic) A political party or other group experiencing considerable disarray because the members are engaging in internal disputes and mutual recrimination.

plural of circular firing squad

present participle of fire on all cylinders

(firefighting) A vehicle used by firefighters to pump water to fight a fire. Typically, a fire engine carries a supply of water and has the ability to connect to an external water supply.

(transitive) To ignite. / (intransitive) Of an engine or similar, to start. / (transitive, computing, informal) To launch; to run. / (transitive) To excite; to infuse with energy.

Weapons fire from allied or friendly forces, as opposed to fire coming from enemy forces or enemy fire.

(transitive) To cause to begin to burn. / (figuratively, transitive) To arouse passionate feelings in.

A fire, stove or heater powered by electricity.

An organized practice to prepare occupants of an office, school or other public building for evacuation in the event of a fire.

(military) Fire whose direction is not perpendicular to the line fired at.