noun Download 🔗Share A sudden bright light. Examples : "The sudden flare of lightning illuminated the classroom. " signal energy physics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share A widening of an object with an otherwise roughly constant width. Examples : "During assembly of a flare tube fitting, a flare nut is used to secure the flared tubing’s tapered end to the also tapered fitting, producing a pressure-resistant, leak-tight seal." appearance technical part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (in plural) Bell-bottom trousers. Examples : "My brother wore his favorite flare jeans to the school dance. " style wear appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The transition from downward flight to level flight just before landing. Examples : "The captain executed the flare perfectly, and we lightly touched down." vehicle action technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A low fly ball that is hit in the region between the infielders and the outfielders. Examples : "Jones hits a little flare to left that falls for a single." sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A route run by the running back, releasing toward the sideline and then slightly arcing upfield looking for a short pass. Examples : "The running back executed a flare route, releasing toward the sideline and then curving slightly upfield, hoping to catch the short pass. " sport action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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