misfire

To fail to ignite when expected. Used of an internal-combustion engine.

To fail to discharge. Used of a firearm.

To fail to achieve an anticipated result.

A failure in firing, as of a gun or cannon.

To miss fire: said of a firearm.

An act of misfiring.

To fail to discharge properly

To fail to ignite in the proper sequence

To fail to achieve the anticipated result

fail to fire or detonate