1. instances of dismissing employees from their jobs
2. instances of discharging weapons or artillery
Usage: military
3. instances of heating pottery or other materials in a kiln
Usage: ceramics

Examples

• The company announced mass firings due to budget cuts.
• Several firings occurred after the merger was completed.
• The artillery unit conducted practice firings at the range.
• Multiple firings were heard throughout the night.
• The pottery studio scheduled three firings this week.
• Each piece requires two firings to achieve the desired finish.