unfired

adjective

un·fired ˌən-ˈfī(-ə)rd

: not fired

an unfired rifle

especially : not baked in a kiln

unfired clay pots

Examples of unfired in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With his body belted to an elastic training bungee cord, Xavier made panicked marks on the gallery’s white walls with unfired clay molded into the shape of Olympic weight plates. —

Lillian Davies, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024 After noticing the patio door open at a nearby apartment, officers found a handgun magazine, gun cleaning brushes and an unfired handgun cartridge scattered on the floor of the hallway inside, according to charging documents. —

Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2024 Investigators have alleged an unfired bullet at the crime scene was ejected from Allen's semiautomatic pistol. —

Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 20 May 2024 Made from unfired mud brick, the rectangular mastaba measures about 26 feet by 39 feet (8 meters by 12 meters) and features seven burial shafts, as well as another shaft for ceramic bowls and other items used in burial rituals. —

Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unfired

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