Firing and Keep

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Firing noun - A directed propelling of a missile by a firearm or artillery piece.

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Keep is an antonym for firing in topics: detonate or throw a weapon, dismiss from responsibility.

Nearby Words: fire, fired

Keep verb - To mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony.

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Firing is an antonym for keep.

Nearby Words: keeping, keeper

Keep in mind the first time we see this rifle is when it's being bolted down before firing to keep Saito from being blown away by the recoil.

Source: Firing One-Handed
Keep in mind that the recoil on one of those is dangerous even when you're firing it two-handed, and you can see where he gets the nickname.

Source: Firing One-Handed
Case 3: And of course firing bullets in mid air to keep your self and/or enemies aloft.

Source: Bizarre and Improbable Ballistics

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