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Meaning of
backfires
in English
backfires
us
/bækˈfaɪərz/
uk
/bækˈfaɪəz/
#moderate
Lemma:
backfire
The lemma is the base or root form of this word.
Definitions
Verb
to
fail
and
bring
about
further
problems
to
experience
premature
fuel
ignition
(
causing
a
pop
)
to
fire
in
the
opposite
direction
(
due
to
blockage
)
Noun
a
controlled
fire
to
contain
a
larger
one
;
limiting
fuel
an
engine
explosion
outside
the
combustion
chamber
a
premature
explosion
in
an
engine
cylinder
an
explosion
in
engine
exhaust
passages
