| Webster's Online Dictionary |
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| Noun | 1. One who fires or sets fire to anything; an incendiary.[Websters]. | |
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Date "Firer" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1828. (references) |
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Note: Firer \Fir"er\, noun. One who fires or sets fire to anything; an incendiary.. (references) |
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| Noah Webster | [Noun] One who sets fire to any thing; an incendiary.. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary. | ||
| Occupations | 1: Assembles, plants, and detonates charges of industrial explosives to loosen earth, rock, stumps, or to demolish structures to facilitate removal: Examines mass, composition, structure, and location of object to be blasted, estimates amount and determines kind of explosive to be used, and marks location of charge holes for drilling. Assembles primer (blasting cap and fuse or electric squib and booster charge) and places primer with main charge in hole or near object to be blasted. Covers charge with mud, sand, clay, or other material and tamps firm to improve detonation and confine force of blast. Signals to clear area of personnel and equipment. Lights fuse or connects wires from charge to battery or detonator to detonate charge. May operate jackhammer, hand drill, or electric drill to bore holes for charges. May climb cliffs or banks to plant explosive charge, using ropes and safety harness, and be designated High Scaler (construction). May set and detonate explosive charges to improve flow of water into wells and be designated Shooter, Water Well (construction). (references) | ||
| 2: Determines strength and pattern of blast required and charges and detonates explosives in surface or underground mine, pit, or quarry to fracture or separate stone or minerals from solid formations: Studies formation to determine amount, type, and location of explosive charge required. Marks pattern of drill holes or issues drilling instructions for depth and placement of blast holes. Inserts, packs, or pours explosives, such as dynamite, ammonium nitrate, black powder, or slurries into blast holes and compacts charge, using tamping rod. Positions assembled primer and blasting cap in hole at depth that will cause most effective explosion. Connects electric wire to primer and covers charge or fills blast hole with clay, drill chips, sand, or other material. Tamps material to secure charge and prevent force of blast from escaping through blast hole. Inspects blasting area to ensure that safety laws are observed and signals workers to clear area. Connects wires to electrical firing device and pushes plunger, turns dial, or presses buttons to set off single or multiple blasts. May compile record of blasts. May keep inventory of blasting agents on hand. May transport blasting agents to blasting area, using light truck [EXPLOSIVES-TRUCK DRIVER (ordnance)]. (references) | |||
| 3: Tends electric oven that fuses enamel onto metal jewelry parts: Sets controls to heat oven to specified temperature. Places tray or rack containing jewelry parts, on which liquid or powder enamel has been applied, in oven. Removes tray or rack from oven after prescribed period, using tongs, and allows enameled parts to cool. May determine when settings are sufficiently heated by observing color of enamel. May anneal jewelry parts by heating them in oven to soften metal preparatory to forming and shaping them. (references) | |||
| 4: Tends gas or electric kiln to affix paint on glass: Ignites and regulates gas burners to heat kiln to prescribed temperature, or regulates thermostat to control temperature of electric kiln. Spreads plaster of paris on metal trays with trowel, roller, or palette knife to form smooth, level bed for glass. Sets sections of glass on trays and positions trays in kilns, using tongs. Observes glass through peepholes in kilns to detect signs of warping, bubbling, cracking, or blistering. Removes trays after specified period of time, and stacks trays for gradual cooling and annealing in lehr. (references) | |||
| Wiktionary | 1: [Noun] A person responsible for firing staff. (references) | ||
| 2: [Noun] A pyromaniac. (references) | |||
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| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Dope firer | Occupations | Tends portable kettle that heats tar, asphalt, lead, or sealing compound for use as protective coating for pipelines, roofs, and pavement: Cuts asphalt, tar, or other corrosion-resistant compound into pieces with ax and places pieces in kettle. Maintains fire under kettle to bring materials to required temperature, judging heat from appearance of materials and gauges on kettle. May remove adhering asphalt from rakes or tamping irons by heating them or by use of fuel oil. May be designated according to material heated as Leadite Heater (construction); Tar Heater (construction). (references) | |
| Firer helper | Occupations | Tends equipment that burns condensed black liquor into black ash: Turns valves to regulate spray of black liquor into cyclone drier and flow of air through drier to dry black liquor to specified concentration. Determines moisture content of liquor, using moisture testing equipment. As directed, turns rheostat to adjust mechanism in mixing tank to feed salt cake into black liquor prior to burning. Turns valves as directed to channel steam into evaporators or into main line. Pushes $T3steam lance$T1 through boiler tubes or turns crank that rotates steam jets through boiler to blow out soot and sludge. Scrapes sludge from interior of furnace, using scraper and rake. (references) | |
| Kiln firer | Occupations | Controls equipment in which limestone is burned to produce lime or carbon dioxide: Turns panel controls to start flow of materials, fuel, and air, rotation of kiln and speed of conveyors, and to regulate draft and vent mechanisms. Adjusts automatic scale that controls amount of limestone flowing into kiln. Scoops samples of hot limestone from kiln for chemical analysis, using shovel. Observes material flow, air, temperature, and fuel charts, and oxygen gauges, and makes adjustments to maintain kiln conditions within specified limits. Keeps production records. May be designated according to type kiln operated as Rotary-Kiln Operator (concrete prod.); Vertical-Kiln Operator (concrete prod.). (references) | |
| Pot firer | Occupations | Controls heated pots to dehydrate concentrated caustic solution, according to operating procedures: Starts pumps and opens valves to admit specified quantity of caustic solution to pots. Reads pressure and flowmeters and charts, and turns valves to control flow of caustic liquor to prevent overflow in pots. Observes boiling rate and temperature recorders and turns valves or sets thermostat to maintain pot temperature within specified limits. Records flow, pressure, and temperature readings in operating log. May perform chemical tests on caustic and add reagents to facilitate production of standard product. May tend machine that flakes caustic soda [FLAKER OPERATOR (chemical; smelt. & refin.)]. May fire oil or gas furnaces under direction of STATIONARY ENGINEER (any industry). (references) | |
| Pulp-drier firer | Occupations | Tends drum-type rotary driers and heating kilns, from central control station, to remove moisture from beet pulp and molasses mixture being processed into cattle fodder: Moves controls to admit fuel and air into kiln and ignite fire in kiln. Adjusts controls to obtain specified temperature in drier drum. Starts scrolls, elevators, and belt conveyors. Observes panelboard gauges and automatic recorder readings and moves controls to regulate drier temperature and rotation speed of drier drum according to moisture content of pulp-molasses mixture. Feels processed pulp to ensure that drying process meets specifications. Takes readings from conveyor scale to ascertain tonnage of fodder produced. Records production and operating data in station log. Collects samples of cattle fodder produced for laboratory analysis. (references) | |
| Shot firer | Mining | 1: A man whose special duty is to fire shots or blasts, especially in coal mines. (references) | |
| 2: A multiple-shot permissible blasting unit introduced in 1948, known as Capacitor Type Permissible Shot Firer. Weighing approx. 1 lb (0.454 kg) and about the size of an ordinary flashlight, the nonmetallic unit is equipped with a belt hook which permits its being carried under supervision of the shot firer. If desired, shots can be fired without removing the unit from the belt. It is capacitor operated, eliminating dependence on speed of operation for energy output. Capacitors supply high voltage, for a few milliseconds, more than ample to fire from 1 to 10electric blasting caps. (references) | |||
| 3: A. A worker whose special duty is to fire shots or blasts, esp.in coal mines. A shot lighter. Also called a shooter.b. In a coal mine, a qualified miner who tests for gas before firing explosive shots. (references) | |||
| Shot firer | Occupations | Determines strength and pattern of blast required and charges and detonates explosives in surface or underground mine, pit, or quarry to fracture or separate stone or minerals from solid formations: Studies formation to determine amount, type, and location of explosive charge required. Marks pattern of drill holes or issues drilling instructions for depth and placement of blast holes. Inserts, packs, or pours explosives, such as dynamite, ammonium nitrate, black powder, or slurries into blast holes and compacts charge, using tamping rod. Positions assembled primer and blasting cap in hole at depth that will cause most effective explosion. Connects electric wire to primer and covers charge or fills blast hole with clay, drill chips, sand, or other material. Tamps material to secure charge and prevent force of blast from escaping through blast hole. Inspects blasting area to ensure that safety laws are observed and signals workers to clear area. Connects wires to electrical firing device and pushes plunger, turns dial, or presses buttons to set off single or multiple blasts. May compile record of blasts. May keep inventory of blasting agents on hand. May transport blasting agents to blasting area, using light truck [EXPLOSIVES-TRUCK DRIVER (ordnance)]. (references) | |
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| Avraham Elimelech Firer | 6 | Avraham Elimelech Firer | 6 | |
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Source: the editor, created by/for EVE to gauge likely levels of human interest in linguistically triggered topics (compiled across various sources, such as Wikipedia and specialty expression glosses). | ||||
| Language | Translations (or nearest inflections or synonyms, in parentheses) | |||
| Bahasa Indonesia | penembak (shooter, sniper, firer). Additional references: Bahasa Indonesia, Indonesia, Java, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Bohemian | střelec (shooter, gunman, gunner, bishop, fusilier), zapalovač (fuze, lighter, cigarette lighter, firer, fuse), topič (stoker, firer, boilerman, fireman, boiler), střelná zbraň (firer, gun, firearm), žhář (incendiary, firer, arsonist, fire raiser, firebug). Additional references: Bohemian, Czech Republic, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Cestina | střelec (shooter, gunman, gunner, bishop, fusilier), zapalovač (fuze, lighter, cigarette lighter, firer, fuse), topič (stoker, firer, boilerman, fireman, boiler), střelná zbraň (firer, gun, firearm), žhář (incendiary, firer, arsonist, fire raiser, firebug). Additional references: Cestina, Czech Republic, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Chinese Simplified | 放火者 (firer, fire-bug, firebug), 开炮者 (firer), 发火器 (firer), 火 (fire, fires, igneous, a Chinese family name, a group). Additional references: Chinese Simplified, China, Brunei, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Chinese Traditional | 開炮者 (firer), 發火器 (firer), 放火者 (fire-bug, firer). Additional references: Chinese Traditional, China, Brunei, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Cymraeg | taniwr (fireman, firer, stoker). Additional references: Cymraeg, United Kingdom, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Czech | střelec (shooter, gunman, gunner, bishop, fusilier), zapalovač (fuze, lighter, cigarette lighter, firer, fuse), topič (stoker, firer, boilerman, fireman, boiler), střelná zbraň (firer, gun, firearm), žhář (incendiary, firer, arsonist, fire raiser, firebug). Additional references: Czech, Czech Republic, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Daco-Rumanian | incendiator (incendiary, firer), aprinzãtor (firer, kindler, kindling). Additional references: Daco-Rumanian, Romania, Hungary, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Dutch | schutter (marksman, shooter, firer, gunner, shooters), ontsteker (blasting cap, firer, lighter, detonator, igniter). Additional references: Dutch, Netherlands, Aruba, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Français | brûleur (burner, burner circuit, burning torch, coffee-roaster, firer). Additional references: Français, France, Algeria, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| French | brûleur (burner, burner circuit, burning torch, coffee-roaster, firer). Additional references: French, France, Algeria, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Gaelg | losteyder (arsonist, burner, firer, fire-raiser, igniter), lhiggeyder (marksman, permitter, spigot, allower, firer), bleaysteyder (shot firer, detonator). Additional references: Gaelg, United Kingdom, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Gailck | losteyder (arsonist, burner, firer, fire-raiser, igniter), lhiggeyder (marksman, permitter, spigot, allower, firer), bleaysteyder (shot firer, detonator). Additional references: Gailck, United Kingdom, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Hanguk Mal | 점화물 (firer), 방화자 (firer, incendiary), 점화장치 (firer, ignition mechanism), 발화기 (firer), 발포자 (firer, emitter, discharger), 발화자 (firer), 화기 (firearm, firer, gat, gun), 총포 (gunnery, involucre, firer, gun), 불 붙이는 사람 (firer). Additional references: Hanguk Mal, Korea, South, Korea, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Hanguohua | 점화물 (firer), 방화자 (firer, incendiary), 점화장치 (firer, ignition mechanism), 발화기 (firer), 발포자 (firer, emitter, discharger), 발화자 (firer), 화기 (firearm, firer, gat, gun), 총포 (gunnery, involucre, firer, gun), 불 붙이는 사람 (firer). Additional references: Hanguohua, Korea, South, Korea, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Indonesian | penembak (shooter, sniper, firer). Additional references: Indonesian, Indonesia, Java, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Italian | spara (shoot, shoots, firer), incendia (firer, ignite, ignites, inflame, inflames), chi fa fuoco (firer). Additional references: Italian, Italy, Croatia, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Japanese | 点火物 (firer), 発火装置 (firer), 発砲者 (firer), 火器 (firearms, guns, firearm, firer, fire-arms), 点火装置 (firer, ignition system), 点火器 (igniter, lighter, firer, firers), 放火犯 (arsonist, firebug, firer). Additional references: Japanese, Japan, Taiwan, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Korean | 점화물 (firer), 방화자 (firer, incendiary), 점화장치 (firer, ignition mechanism), 발화기 (firer), 발포자 (firer, emitter, discharger), 발화자 (firer), 화기 (firearm, firer, gat, gun), 총포 (gunnery, involucre, firer, gun), 불 붙이는 사람 (firer). Additional references: Korean, Korea, South, Korea, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Manx | losteyder (arsonist, burner, firer, fire-raiser, igniter), lhiggeyder (marksman, permitter, spigot, allower, firer), bleaysteyder (shot firer, detonator). Additional references: Manx, United Kingdom, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Manx Gaelic | losteyder (arsonist, burner, firer, fire-raiser, igniter), lhiggeyder (marksman, permitter, spigot, allower, firer), bleaysteyder (shot firer, detonator). Additional references: Manx Gaelic, United Kingdom, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Moldavian | incendiator (incendiary, firer), aprinzãtor (firer, kindler, kindling). Additional references: Moldavian, Romania, Hungary, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Norwegian | hurtig-firer (rapid firer), kvikk-firer (quick firer). Additional references: Norwegian, Norway, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Romanian | incendiator (incendiary, firer), aprinzãtor (firer, kindler, kindling). Additional references: Romanian, Romania, Hungary, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Rumanian | incendiator (incendiary, firer), aprinzãtor (firer, kindler, kindling). Additional references: Rumanian, Romania, Hungary, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Slovak | strelec (bishop, Sagittarius, shot, archer, blaster), kurič (fireman, firer, stoker). Additional references: Slovak, Slovakia, Hungary, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Slovakian | strelec (bishop, Sagittarius, shot, archer, blaster), kurič (fireman, firer, stoker). Additional references: Slovakian, Slovakia, Hungary, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Spanish | dinamitero (dynamiter, blaster, firer, shooter, shotfirer), fogonero (stoker, coalfish, fireman, Kettleman, sillock). Additional references: Spanish, Spain, Mexico, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Welsh | taniwr (fireman, firer, stoker). Additional references: Welsh, United Kingdom, firer. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Source: Eve, based on a combination of meta analysis and graph theory (for near and back translations). | Top | |||
| Language | Translations for “firer” or closest synonym(s); back translations in parentheses. | |||
| Athag | fathagirathager (firer). Additional references: Athag, firer. (volunteer) | |||
| Double Dutch | fagirager (firer). Additional references: Double Dutch, firer. (volunteer) | |||
| Leet | |=|[z£[z (firer). Additional references: Leet, firer. (volunteer) | |||
| Oppish | fopiroper (firer). Additional references: Oppish, firer. (volunteer) | |||
| Pig Latin | irerfay (firer). Additional references: Pig Latin, firer. (volunteer) | |||
| Terran B | lurineye (firer). Additional references: Terran B, firer. (volunteer) | |||
| Ubbi Dubbi | fubiruber (firer). Additional references: Ubbi Dubbi, firer. (volunteer) | |||
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