Definition of flare - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
signal devicedevice producing a bright light for signaling or illumination
- He fired a flare to signal for help..
2.
emotionsudden outburst of emotion or activity
- There was a flare of anger in his eyes.
3.
medicalsudden worsening of symptoms
- She experienced a flare of arthritis pain.
4.
clothingUK trousers wide at the bottomUK
- She wore a pair of vintage flares.
5.
shapeshape that spreads outward
- The dress had a flare at the bottom.
6.
opticsTECH. unwanted reflection in an optical systemTECH.
- The photographer adjusted the lens to reduce flare.
7.
aviationTECH. transition phase in aircraft landingTECH.
- The pilot executed a perfect flare before touchdown.
Verb
1.
intensitysuddenly erupt or intensify
- Tensions flared during the meeting.
2.
emotionsuddenly become angry or intense
- He would flare up at the slightest provocation..
3.
lightburn brightly or suddenly
- The campfire flared up unexpectedly.
4.
geometryspread outwards from a narrow to a wider shape
- The skirt flares at the bottom.
5.
aviationTECH. transition from downward to level flight before landingTECH.
- The pilot flared the aircraft smoothly.
Images of flare
device producing a bright light for signaling or illumination 
trousers wide at the bottom 
unwanted reflection in an optical system
Expressions with flare
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worsen suddenly, especially a medical condition
Her allergies tend to flare up in the spring..
burst into flames or light
The dry leaves flared into a bright fire.
widen at one end
The road flares out near the intersection.
people become angry or agitated
Tempers flare when the meeting gets heated.
open the nostrils wide
He flared his nostrils in anger.
sudden outbreak of violence or emotion
There was a flare-up during the protest.
device used to launch flares for signaling
The sailor used a flare gun to signal for help..
brief powerful eruption of particles from the sun's surface
The solar flare disrupted radio signals on Earth.
airstrip outlined with lights for pilot guidance
The flare path was visible from miles away.
star that shows sudden increases in brightness
The flare star unexpectedly brightened last night..
quick pass to a teammate
The player made a flare pass to his teammate.
tall structure burning waste gas at refineries
The refinery's flare stack was visible from miles away.
device emitting light when triggered
The trip flare illuminated the area when triggered by movement.
Origin of flare
Old English, flær (blaze)
Terms with flare included in their meaning
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respiratory emergency
sudden flare-up causing hard breathing in people with asthma
fashion
flare outward at the bottom into a rounded skirt
firearms
handgun designed to discharge an illumination flare
immune flare
allergic reaction caused by environmental allergens
pants style
having pants that flare at the bottom
fireworks
bright blue flare used in fireworks
abr: Flare
bright light used for warning or signaling
railroad
colored flare used for railroad warnings
transportation
colored flare for signaling by trains
gaming
situation in gaming where tempers flare
navigation
parachute flare marking a target area
military
artillery shell with a flare for lighting
safety
small flare used for emergency illumination
Examples of flare in a sentence
During the hike, they set off a flare to alert rescuers. A flare of excitement spread through the crowd. His speech caused a flare of interest among listeners. A flare of symptoms required immediate attention. The patient reported a flare in their condition. Her flares swayed as she walked.
Flares were popular in the 70s fashion scene. The skirt's flare made it easy to walk in. A gentle flare widened the sleeve near the wrist. Flare can ruin a perfect shot. The lens hood helps prevent flare. During the flare, the aircraft leveled off smoothly. The flare was crucial for a safe landing. Emotions flared as the debate continued. The conflict flared up unexpectedly. Her temper would flare without warning. Tensions flared during the heated argument. The torch flared in the darkness. Emotions flared during the heated debate. The river flares into a wide delta. The design flares out at the edges. She flared the plane just before touchdown. The instructor taught him how to flare properly.
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- French:fusée éclairante, s'enflammer, ...
- German:Leuchtsignal, aufflammen, ...
- Italian:bengala, esplodere, ...
- Spanish:bengala, intensificarse, ...
- Portuguese:sinalizador, aumentar, ...
- Chinese:信号弹, 加剧, ...
- Japanese:信号弾, 高まる, ...
- Arabic:شُعْلَة, اِشْتَعَل, ...
- Hebrew:אֲבוּקָה, לְהִתְלַהֵט, ...
- Russian:сигнальная ракета, вспыхивать, ...
- Ukrainian:сигнальна ракета, спалахувати, ...
- Hindi:फ्लेयर, भड़कना, ...
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