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Traditional English :: flare
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flare - v. & n. --v. 1 intr. & tr. widen or cause to widen gradually towards the top or bottom (flared trousers).
2 intr. & tr. burn or cause to burn suddenly with a bright unsteady flame.
3 intr. burst into anger; burst forth. --n. 1 a a dazzling irregular flame or light, esp. in the open air. b a sudden outburst of flame.
2 a a signal light used at sea. b a bright light used as a signal. c a flame dropped from an aircraft to illuminate a target etc.
3 Astron. a sudden burst of radiation from a star.
4 a a gradual widening, esp. of a skirt or trousers. b (in pl.) wide-bottomed trousers.
5 an outward bulge in a ship's sides.
6 Photog. unnecessary illumination on a lens caused by internal reflection etc. flare-path an area illuminated to enable an aircraft to land or take off. flare up 1 burst into a sudden blaze.
2 become suddenly angry or active. flare-up n. an outburst of flame, anger, activity, etc. [16th c.: orig. unkn.] |
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Most Often Usage
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