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What does hang fire mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word hang fire? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (of a firearm) To fail to fire immediately when the trigger is pulled.
  2. (figuratively) To wait or hold back.
Noun
  1. (firearms) the situation when a gun does not immediately fire when the trigger is pulled, but may fire shortly after.
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