A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering. • An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire). • The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger. • The aforementioned chemical reaction of burning, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy. • A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire). • The elements necessary to start a fire. • The bullets or other projectiles fired from a gun or other ranged weapon. • A planned bombardment by artillery or similar weapons, or the capability to deliver such. • A firearm. • A barrage, volley • An instance of firing one or more rocket engines. • Strength of passion, whether love or hate. • Liveliness of imagination or fancy; intellectual and moral enthusiasm. • Splendour; brilliancy; lustre; hence, a star. • A severe trial; anything inflaming or provoking. • Red coloration in a piece of opal. • The capacity of a gemstone, especially a faceted, cut gemstone, that is transparent to visible light, to disperse white light into its multispectral component parts, resulting in a flash of different colors, the richness and dispersion of which increases the gemstone's value.