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Sure Fire (or SureFire, Surefire) may refer to: Sure Fire, a lost 1921 John Ford film SureFire, an American manufacturer of flashlights and associated
Sure_Fire_(disambiguation)
American tactical equipment manufacturer
SureFire, LLC. is an American company headquartered in Fountain Valley, California. Their main products are flashlights, weapon-mounted lights, headlamps
SureFire
1921 film
Sure Fire is a 1921 American silent Western film directed by John Ford and featuring Hoot Gibson. It is considered to be a lost film. As described in
Sure_Fire
Squad automatic weapon, Light machine gun
The SureFire MGX is a light machine gun designed by Jim Sullivan, Bob Waterfield, Alan Ostrowski, Paul Latulippe Jr. and Hyunjung Samuel Eyssautier in
SureFire_MGX
1922 film
Sure Fire Flint is a 1922 American silent comedy film directed by Dell Henderson and starring Johnny Hines. Johnny Hines as Sure Fire Flint Edmund Breese
Sure_Fire_Flint
2019 Indian film by Raj Mehta
Adarsh gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and said, "Excellent. This one's a sure-fire hit. Smart writing. Fantastic humour. Heartfelt emotions... Superb performances
Good_Newwz
American comic book publishing company
Lightning Comics #1–13 [v1 n4–v3 n1] (December 1940–June 1942); from Sure-Fire Comics Love At First Sight #1–43 (October 1949–November 1956) - Under
Ace_Magazines
2009 studio album by Adam Lambert
that was overthought. Next time, the hugely talented Lambert should make sure he's going straight for the gut." Now's Benjamin Boles felt that Lambert
For Your Entertainment (album)
For_Your_Entertainment_(album)
American firearms inventor (1933–2024)
bolt carrier group technology to SureFire as a drop-in upgrade for standard AR-15 pattern rifles. Sold as the SureFire Optimized Bolt Carrier (OBC), it
L._James_Sullivan
1987 Japanese jidaigeki film
Sure Death 4: Revenge (必殺4 恨みはらします, Hissatsu Fō: Urami Harashimasu) (a.k.a. Sure Death Revenge and Sure-Fire Death 4: We Will Avenge You) is a 1987 jidaigeki
Sure_Death_4:_Revenge
Uruguayan footballer (born 1998)
C.F. – Web Oficial. Retrieved 25 October 2020. "Modric is no longer a sure-fire starter for Real Madrid". AS.com. 31 October 2019. Archived from the original
Federico_Valverde
1999 single by Sean Hogan
"Sure Fire Love" is a song recorded by Canadian country music artist Sean Hogan. It was released in 1999 as the second single from his second studio album
Sure_Fire_Love
1945 film by John Ford, Robert Montgomery
tremendous amount through the war is Robert Montgomery, whose sober, light, sure performance is, so far as I can remember, the one perfection to turn up in
They_Were_Expendable
1990 song by Maxi Priest
Radio Edit) – 4:06 "I Know Love" (Steven Stanley Jamaican Mix) – 5:06 "Sure Fire Love" – 3:55 12-inch maxi-single – Remixes "Close to You" (Phill Chill's
Close to You (Maxi Priest song)
Close_to_You_(Maxi_Priest_song)
Japanese actress and stuntwoman
Shigi Abduction Plan (1984), as Annie Hissatsu 4: Urami Harashimasu (Sure-Fire Death 4: We Will Avenge You) (1987) Oazuke (1990), as Woman Warrior Angel
Naomi_Morinaga
1966 single by the Mamas & the Papas
workout that has become their trademark" that they thought would be a "sure-fire money-maker." Record World described it as a "moody piece of rock about
Look_Through_My_Window
Shopping mall in Ohio, United States
2023, Sure Fire Group, LLC, bought back the mall for $2.5 million from Kohan Retail Investment. Terry, Shelley (September 19, 2020). "Sure Fire Group
Ashtabula_Towne_Square
American actor (1905–1982)
(December 22, 1941). "Turner and Taylor Top Team in Picture of Week in Sure Fire 'Johnny Eager; Seven Years Ago in Hollywood". Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Henry_Fonda
Mythological serpent
legend, having a cockatrice look at itself in a mirror is one of the few sure-fire ways to kill it. The first use of the word in English was in John Wyclif's
Cockatrice
1974 French film
considerate lovers they become more likable. Above all, they embody the sure-fire appeal of all movie anti-heroes, free spirits who live entirely for the
Going_Places_(1974_film)
1966 single by Neil Diamond
chorus-backed romancer with an infectious repeating riff" that is a "sure-fire blockbuster". Record World called it "groovy", saying that "nifty piano
Cherry,_Cherry
Comics character
The Raven is a superhero who first appeared in the Ace Comics title Sure-Fire Comics. He is based on the pulp hero "The Moon Man" published by Periodic
Raven_(Ace_Comics)
Semi-automatic pistol
and engages the ejection port cut-out in the slide. When a cartridge is fired, pressures generated by the ignited powder drive the cartridge casing back
Heckler_&_Koch_USP
2026 single by the Kid Laroi featuring Lithe
the week, with Power Pick panelist Richard Kingsmill saying "This is a sure-fire hit from the Kid's second album, Before I Forget. It's an open book of
Rather Be (The Kid Laroi song)
Rather_Be_(The_Kid_Laroi_song)
American actress and model (1931–1989)
22 September 2022. Hyams, Joe (October 11, 1956). "Roxanne Arlen Has Sure-Fire Ingredients For Success". Quad-City Times. N.Y. Herald Tribune News. p
Roxanne_Arlen
2022 Indian Punjabi-language thriller drama film
2022. "Ammy Virk tells us why Punjabi film 'Aaja Mexico Challiye' is a sure-fire ticket to success". Gulf News. 25 February 2022. Archived from the original
Aaja_Mexico_Challiye
Saloon car (1997–2003)
the Jaguar X308 XJ is a performance and luxury bargain today – and a sure fire classic investment." "The Sophisticated Vanden Plas". Jaguar.ca. Archived
Jaguar_XJ_(X308)
Australian broadcaster
February 2007. Retrieved 9 August 2010. Dasey, Daniel (19 September 2003). "Sure fire way to milk a reaction". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 9 August
Kate_Langbroek
American rapper (born 2000)
"Old Hit, New Flip: How 2rare's 'Cupid' Channels Bad Boy Records' Sure-Fire '90s Formula". Rolling Stone. March 9, 2022. Retrieved November 5, 2022
2Rare
Welsh musical duo
the Amazing Radio Audition Poll in Summer 2013. The Single Release, "Sure Fire Bet", earned the band National Radio playlist inclusions on BBC Radio
Zervas_and_Pepper
Small noisemaker, used in animal training
people entering a venue. It is often used by nightclub doorstaff to make sure fire limits are not exceeded. A clicker is a device used on recurve bows to
Clicker
Comics character
Lash Lightning is a superhero who first appeared in Sure-Fire Comics #1 (June 1940) from Ace Comics, which was renamed Lightning Comics with issue #4
Lash_Lightning
2008 American film
slapstick moments and a fair share of burps and farts, which make the movie a sure-fire hit for young kids". "Beethoven's Big Break". Archived from the original
Beethoven's_Big_Break
British radio presenter
October 2020). "Ify Adenuga – Mother Of Skepta, JME, And Julie – Shares Her Sure-Fire Guide To Parenting Success". British Vogue. Retrieved 6 May 2021. Price
Julie_Adenuga
1968 single by the Temptations
lead singer, Dennis Edwards. Billboard described the single as "another sure-fire winner." Cash Box described it as "pop-styled blues" with "outstanding
I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)
I_Could_Never_Love_Another_(After_Loving_You)
1966 studio album by The Sandpipers
Billboard magazine reviewed the album: The "Guantanamera" hit group have a sure-fire sales winner in this, their debut LP which also includes their new single
Guantanamera (The Sandpipers album)
Guantanamera_(The_Sandpipers_album)
Promotional calendar
calendars were made in association with several other sponsors including: SureFire, Crye Precision, Soldier Systems and SmithOptics. The exclusive media partner
Hot_Shots_Calendar
British rock band
listen to any bands they thought were rock & roll. I mean, they wanted sure-fire teen bands, pre-teen bands. We couldn't get anybody down to hear us to
The_Babys
Aim on leadership skills
book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) Gallo, Carmine. "7 Sure-Fire Ways Great Leaders Inspire People To Follow Them". Leadership. Forbes
The_Leadership_Challenge
Music-entertainment television channel in the Philippines
Pinoy Edition (now back to Myx Daily Top 10) Myx Firsts (renamed Myx Sure-Fire Hits) Myx Forum Myx Halo-Halo Myx Halloween Special Rest House (2010)
Myx
1958 film
story that does not meet the conception of what is generally considered sure-fire material in today's market." David Niven won the Academy Award for Best
Separate_Tables_(film)
Submachine gun
tasked to create a conversion kit that would allow the user to attach a SureFire-type tac light and a laser sight. This kit was used by the Guangzhou and
Type_79_submachine_gun
1930 Mickey Mouse cartoon
18, 1930) said: "For any house that wants to add novelty, comedy and a sure-fire audience-pleaser here's a pip rolled into six minutes. They don't get
The_Cactus_Kid_(1930_film)
2001 film by Steve Carr
to F. Joe Leydon of Variety said "the film has all the symptoms of a sure-fire smash hit", noting that it was more family-friendly than its predecessor
Dr._Dolittle_2
Polynomial root-finding algorithm
is that it is, from extensive empirical study, very close to being a "sure-fire" method, meaning that it is almost guaranteed to always converge to some
Laguerre's_method
2006 play by Richard Everett
writer Richard Everett beds down among well-received jokes .. This is a sure-fire hit”. "The Official Website of Writer Richard Everett". Archived from
Entertaining_Angels_(play)
1950 film by John Huston
and muffs it is exceptionally fluid and adroit and Sterling Hayden is sure-fire as a brazen hoodlum who just wants to go back home. Likewise Sam Jaffe
The_Asphalt_Jungle
written" as part of a plot to defraud investors by overselling and staging a sure-fire flop. The part was originally cast for Dustin Hoffman, but Mel Brooks
List of The Producers characters
List_of_The_Producers_characters
Series of novels by George R. R. Martin
the characters of A Song of Ice and Fire are vulnerable so that, according to The Atlantic, the reader "cannot be sure that good shall triumph, which makes
A_Song_of_Ice_and_Fire
Assault rifle
CompM5 red dot sights, Steiner Optics OTAL-C laser targeting devices, and SureFire M300C tactical flashlights in addition to the foregrip and optical sight
Howa_Type_20
American voice actor
finishes the story of how Fairy Heart came to be, Natsu claims to have a sure-fire way to beat Zeref, and Makarov tells the guild about the enemy. Introducing
David_Matranga
American electropop band
year's best" and that "it reveals additional nuances with each visit: a sure-fire sign of an album with true longevity". In order to obtain a specific background
Passion_Pit
Indian actor (1926–1989)
successes at box office. Prem Nazir pairing with comedian Adoor Bhasi was a sure-fire laugh riot. The void left by this duo is yet to be occupied. Nazir's association
Prem_Nazir
Species of bird
Fitzgerald, Ann (25 March 2017). "Opinion: Connecting with nature a sure-fire way to bolster your wellbeing". Farming Independent. Retrieved 1 April
Northern_lapwing
Baseball position
situations or focus on home run ability. Since the home run is by far the most sure-fire method of batting in baserunners, the annual Home Run Derby tends to be
Cleanup_hitter
1999 film by Hugh Wilson
well-loved Ward characters.) And it works pretty well, too. Beyond the sure-fire goofy presence of Brendan Fraser and the comic possibilities of a Canadian
Dudley_Do-Right_(film)
American psychologist
seeking a "how to lose weight" book. It noted that readers looking for a "sure-fire" may find the book falls short of its stated purpose, as much of its length
Mike_Abrams_(psychologist)
American pop group
group The Ivy League), and he played it for them, thinking that it was a sure-fire hit. They balked at the idea of covering the song, and Usher felt that
Sagittarius_(band)
American actress
Graham, Sheilah (March 2, 1947). "Watch the Smoke Of Hazel Brooks, A Sure-Fire Star". The Courier-Journal. Kentucky, Louisville. p. 28. Retrieved October
Hazel_Brooks
American singer-songwriter
country chart with two duets with Goldie Hill—("Looking Back to See" and "Sure Fire Kisses"). A year later, at age 20, he was made a member of the Grand Ole
Justin_Tubb
1975 single by War
makes the message all the more user-friendly to the pop masses. Another sure-fire multi-format hit from the album Fush Yu Mang." Sendra, Tim. Various Artists
Why Can't We Be Friends? (song)
Why_Can't_We_Be_Friends?_(song)
American music ensemble
Review on Jazz Police Youtube Show Me What You Got Youtube Sure Fire One, No Cents & More Youtube Stop By Monies Youtube Salt Peanuts Youtube Sure Fire One
Liquid_Soul
Police tactical unit of Spain's National Police Corps
daylight sights, Varo AN/PVS-4 night vision sights, EDS laser sights and Sure-Fire flashlights. André, Dom. "GEO (Spain)". FLASHBANG. No. 9. France: NIMROD
Grupo_Especial_de_Operaciones
Tabletop role-playing game
of information." He concluded with a strong recommendation, saying, "A sure-fire system with a fantastic world of adventure: isn't that just what we all
Castle Falkenstein (role-playing game)
Castle_Falkenstein_(role-playing_game)
1999 film by David Raynr
Lawrence Van Gelder of The New York Times wrote: Wrapped like candy in a sure-fire come-on of bouncing bosoms and firm young female bodies, "Trippin'' is
Trippin'_(film)
2011 action-adventure video game
saying that "Suda 51's warped, pop-culture-obsessed vision and Mikami's sure-fire action make a heck of a match." The Guardian gave it four stars out of
Shadows_of_the_Damned
1972 single by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
A New Flame LP. As a follow-up to their 'It's Only Love' hit, it's a sure fire winner. Expect mass exposure." 7-inch single "If You Don't Know Me by
If_You_Don't_Know_Me_by_Now
Carbine
any MIL-STD-1913 tactical accessories such as the AN/PEQ-2, AN/PEQ-15, SureFire flashlights, or a vertical forward grip. MOD 1/Block II changes incorporated
Close Quarters Battle Receiver
Close_Quarters_Battle_Receiver
1985 American adventure comedy romance film by Rob Reiner
The Sure Thing is a 1985 American romantic comedy road film directed by Rob Reiner and starring John Cusack, Daphne Zuniga, Viveca Lindfors, and Nicollette
The_Sure_Thing
American consulting firm
24, 2017. Hinden, Stan (September 20, 1993). "This comeback story is a sure-fire thriller". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 24, 2017. "Managers and
ICF_International
Russian balanced-recoil assault rifle and variants
Serial production then began in April 2020. Knight's Armament Company LAMG SureFire MGX Ultimax 100 "Russia's Rare A-545 in Ukraine" (video). The Armourer's
AEK-971
American independent filmmaker (born 1943)
Diamond (1986) Plain Talk & Common Sense (1987) Rembrandt Laughing (1988) Sure Fire (super16 to 35 mm) (1990) All the Vermeers in New York (35 mm) (1990)
Jon_Jost
1997 video game
local multiplayer was positively received, with Radakovic calling it "a sure-fire recipe for intense death matches for the fate of the universe." Adam Douglas
Armored_Core_(video_game)
American publishing company
unpublished stories." "Same as Veri Best Sure Shot Comics?" Veri Best Sure Shot — As noted above under Veri Best Sure Fire Ali Baba Blackout (continued at Frank
Holyoke_Publishing
Fictional character
01/01/37 Comic book stories of the Moon Man appeared in Ace Comics' Sure-Fire Comics and Lightning Comics under the name "The Raven". He appeared in
Moon_Man_(character)
1975 American biographical film
devices of romantic fiction that reduce particularity of feeling to a sure-fire formula designed to elicit sentimental purposes. If you go to see The
The Other Side of the Mountain
The_Other_Side_of_the_Mountain
1962 film by Hubert Cornfield
about a black psychiatrist treating white patients was not the kind of sure-fire package that would send audiences rushing into theatres across the country
Pressure_Point_(1962_film)
American playwright and actor (1924–1989)
Martin and Carol Channing in 1987. The plot concerns a producer with a sure-fire commercial script, but no credibility, who lures two out-of-work but long-time
James_Kirkwood_Jr.
16th episode of the 5th season of The Twilight Zone
dead. The Salvadore Ross program for self-improvement. The all-in-one, sure-fire success course that lets you lick the bully, learn the language, dance
The Self-Improvement of Salvadore Ross
The_Self-Improvement_of_Salvadore_Ross
German actress
Mischief (TV series episode) 2014: Four triplets are one too much 2014: A sure-fire plan 2014: Separation in Italian 2015: Ein starkes Team - Best friends
Julia_Brendler
2010 children's novel by Jacqueline Wilson
Retrieved 5 October 2025 – via ProQuest. Noble, Fiona (23 July 2010). "Sure-fire successes". Bookseller. Retrieved 4 October 2025 – via EBSCOhost. Townsend
The_Longest_Whale_Song
1967 studio album by Four Tops
review in Billboard suggests to retailers that this album will be a "sure-fire hit LP" with "smooth performances". Editors at AllMusic Guide scored this
On_Broadway_(Four_Tops_album)
1998–2004 Australian television talk show
no Panel xmas wrap either... Entertainment's faux pas haunt the wicked Sure fire way to milk a reaction Working Dog Australian television and film production
The Panel (Australian TV series)
The_Panel_(Australian_TV_series)
Opera by Terence Blanchard
Scott Cantrell gave a mixed review, saying "...on first exposure, I'm not sure Fire comes together as a convincing whole". For the Chicago Classical Review
Fire_Shut_Up_in_My_Bones
1967 single by Neil Diamond
("Don't let them make up your mind"). Billboard described the single as a "sure-fire chart topper," stating that an "easy rhythm backs a soulful reading of
Girl,_You'll_Be_a_Woman_Soon
1944 film by Alfred E. Green
uncredited roles. New York Times critic Bosley Crowther described it as "sure-fire and timeless humor, a non-violent form of slapstick, and it fulfills the
Mr._Winkle_Goes_to_War
Spiritual teachings
2019-12-07. Bonder, Saniel (1998), Waking Down p. 7 Bonder Saniel (2002), Sure Fire pp. 38-39 Bonder, Saniel The Human Sun Seminar, Fifth gateway (2000) Khalsa
Waking_Down_in_Mutuality
DC comics character
lair. Above it sits a seemingly normal joke shop called 'Uncle Oley's Sure Fire Joke Shop'. Though the Prankster goads them to commit pranks on him, they
Prankster_(comics)
1967 studio album by the Dave Clark Five
UK. Billboard magazine wrote, "This consistent chart group has another sure-fire chart item in this rockin' disc." And alongside the hit singles, it highlighted
You_Got_What_It_Takes_(album)
2012 video game
biggest problem, though, is the lack of a proper tutorial in the game, a sure-fire way to alienate many players almost instantly". Destructoid gave the Xbox
Ridge_Racer_Unbounded
Semi-automatic pistol
90-Two with the overall shape and styling of the 92FS. Slide open with a SureFire flashlight mounted on the Picatinny rail Field stripped, with a 17-round
Beretta_90two
Tactic used to target, pursue, and kill an animal
species' mating season. During this time, animal mating calls can be a sure fire way to lure in an animal that is within earshot of you. The most common
Hunting_strategy
Laser device used to assist the aiming of a firearm
first brought to market by Laser Products Corporation (today known as SureFire) in 1979. The design was patented in 1978 by Surefire founder Dr. John
Laser_sight
British Pakistani writer and journalist (born 1965)
(2 February 2026). "Rebel English Academy by Mohammed Hanif review – a sure-fire Booker contender". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 June 2026. Wikiquote has
Mohammed_Hanif
1929 Mickey Mouse cartoon
work is well thought out and intelligently and divertingly presented. Sure-fire for any audience." The short was released on December 7, 2004, on Walt
When the Cat's Away (1929 film)
When_the_Cat's_Away_(1929_film)
2019 biopic about Helen Reddy
woman all the way." Toronto movie review site That Shelf called it a “sure fire crowd pleaser”. Moon was awarded the Athena Breakthrough Award at the
I_Am_Woman_(film)
1987 film by Alexander Tabrizi
opening line in order to "get the girl". But when they stumble upon a sure-fire love potion, mayhem ensues. Kato Kaelin as Chat Frederick IV Rodney Ueno
Beach_Fever
Australian rock, pop musician (born 1961)
1982 and they signed to Mushroom. The group released their first single "Sure Fire Thing" in that year, which was produced by Beeb Birtles. Runners followed
Paul_Norton_(musician)
American actor
Lone Ranger (1920) Blue Streak McCoy (1920) His Nose in the Book (1920) Sure Fire (1921) The Fox (1921) The Big Adventure (1921) Biography portal Paul Kelly
B._Reeves_Eason_Jr.
1948 film by Robert Wise
TAYLOR (April 15, 1948). "Horse Operas Western Films Are Hollywood's Sure-Fire Financial Winners: Range From $40,000 'Oaters' To $1.5 Million 'Epics';
Blood_on_the_Moon
SURE FIRE
SURE FIRE
Surname or Lastname
English and Welsh
English and Welsh : variant of Sayer.
Male
Swedish
Swedish name derived from Old Norse stúra, STURE means "obstinate."
Girl/Female
Arabic, Hebrew, Kurdish
Spirituous Liquor
Male
Slovene
Croatian and Slovene form of Greek Georgios, JURE means "earth-worker, farmer."
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Sun
Male
Swedish
Danish and Swedish form of Scandinavian Tore, TURE means "thunder."
Surname or Lastname
Scottish and Irish
Scottish and Irish : reduced form of McCure, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Ãomhair (see McIver).English : possibly from Middle English cure ‘charge’, ‘care’, ‘concern’.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Beautiful
Girl/Female
Muslim
Brave, Wine
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu
Lord Krishna
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu
Lord Indra
Boy/Male
Indian
Human
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Multi Talented Person; With Good Taste
Girl/Female
Hindu
Good taste, Delighting
Female
German
 Pet form of German Susanne, SUSE means "lily." Compare with another form of Suse.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Pure; Sure
Female
English
Short form of English Susan, SUE means "lily."
Girl/Female
American, Arabic, Hindu, Indian, Iranian, Marathi, Muslim, Parsi, Sanskrit
Little Princess; Red Rose; Consort of the Sun; Another Name for Kunti
Female
English
 Pet form of English Susannah, SUSE means "lily." Compare with another form of Suse.
Girl/Female
Greek
Soft breeze.
SURE FIRE
SURE FIRE
Boy/Male
Tamil
Devi Dyal | தேவீ தயாளÂ
Kind hearted Goddess
Boy/Male
English
From the farm by the pool 'Town near the marsh.
Boy/Male
Sikh
Lover of princely one
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Bestower of Wealth
Male
English
 Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Donnchadh, DENIS means "brown warrior." Compare with another form of Denis.
Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Jain, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
A Form of Worship
Female
Chamoru
, good fortune.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Girl/Female
Muslim
Spring in paradise
Male
Egyptian
, a ram deity; and, a town in the Delta.
SURE FIRE
SURE FIRE
SURE FIRE
SURE FIRE
SURE FIRE
a.
Not liable to stumble or fall; as, a sure-footed horse.
a.
Involving surds; not capable of being expressed in rational numbers; radical; irrational; as, a surd expression or quantity; a surd number.
superl.
Tender to the touch; susceptible of pain from pressure; inflamed; painful; -- said of the body or its parts; as, a sore hand.
a.
In a sore manner; with pain; grievously.
adv.
In a sure manner; safely; certainly.
n.
Medical or hygienic care; remedial treatment of disease; a method of medical treatment; as, to use the water cure.
v. i.
To restore health; to effect a cure.
v. t.
To prepare for preservation or permanent keeping; to preserve, as by drying, salting, etc.; as, to cure beef or fish; to cure hay.
n.
A surd element of speech. See Surd, a., 4.
n.
To draw to the lure; hence, to allure or invite by means of anything that promises pleasure or advantage; to entice; to attract.
a.
Having sore or tender feet, as by reason of much walking; as, foot-sore cattle.
n.
Spiritual charge; care of soul; the office of a parish priest or of a curate; hence, that which is committed to the charge of a parish priest or of a curate; a curacy; as, to resign a cure; to obtain a cure.
n.
A quantity which can not be expressed by rational numbers; thus, Ã2 is a surd.
a.
Excessively sure.
n.
The male parent of a beast; -- applied especially to horses; as, the horse had a good sire.
superl.
Separate from all heterogeneous or extraneous matter; free from mixture or combination; clean; mere; simple; unmixed; as, pure water; pure clay; pure air; pure compassion.
superl.
Certain to find or retain; as, to be sure of game; to be sure of success; to be sure of life or health.
superl.
Severe; afflictive; distressing; as, a sore disease; sore evil or calamity.
n.
To let go or slacken suddenly, as a rope; as, to surge a hawser or messenger; also, to slacken the rope about (a capstan).
v. t.
To leave high and dry on shore; as, to sue a ship.