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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

back-fire

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.23 in modern English

Syllables
back---fire
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

To have or experience a back fire or back fires; -- said of an internal-combustion engine.

Questions

What does back-fire mean?
To have or experience a back fire or back fires; -- said of an internal-combustion engine.

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