fire

(uncountable) 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.

(countable) 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).

(countable) The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.

(uncountable, alchemy, philosophy) The aforementioned chemical reaction of burning, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.

(countable, Britain) A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).

(countable) The elements necessary to start a fire.

(uncountable) The bullets or other projectiles fired from a gun or other ranged weapon.

(countable) A planned bombardment by artillery or similar weapons, or the capability to deliver such.

(astronautics) 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.