nounπShareA sudden bright light."The boat sent up flares to signal for help after the engine broke down. "signtechnologydevicesignalphenomenaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA source of brightly burning light or intense heat."solar flare"energyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden eruption or outbreak; a flare-up.""My skin condition often has flares when I eat certain foods." "eventconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA widening of an object with an otherwise roughly constant width."During assembly of a flare tube fitting, a flare nut is used to secure the flared tubingβs tapered end to the also tapered fitting, producing a pressure-resistant, leak-tight seal."appearancestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in plural) Bell-bottom trousers.""My mom said she used to wear flares in the 1970s, and now they are back in style." "stylewearappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe transition from downward flight to level flight just before landing."The captain executed the flare perfectly, and we lightly touched down."technicalvehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA low fly ball that is hit in the region between the infielders and the outfielders."Jones hits a little flare to left that falls for a single."sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA route run by the running back, releasing toward the sideline and then slightly arcing upfield looking for a short pass."The running back's flares often catch the defense off guard, as he quickly moves from the backfield to the sideline for an easy completion. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareShort for lens flare."The bright sunlight caused annoying flares in the photo. "artmediaappearancetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to burn."He flares the edges of the paper with a lighter to give it an antique look. "energyactionsciencefuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause inflammation; to inflame."The spicy food sometimes flares up my acid reflux. "medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo open outward in shape."The building flared from the third through the seventh floors to occupy the airspace over the entrance plaza. (intransitive)"appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo (operate an aircraft to) transition from downward flight to level flight just before landing."The pilot flares the small plane just before the wheels touch the runway, gently leveling it out for a smooth landing. "vehicletechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo blaze brightly."The blast furnace flared in the night."energyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shine out with a sudden and unsteady light; to emit a dazzling or painfully bright light."The candle flared in a sudden draught."energyphysicsweathernatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shine out with gaudy colours; to be offensively bright or showy."The student's new shoes flared with bright, almost unnatural colours, drawing attention in the classroom. "appearancecolorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo suddenly happen or intensify."My allergies often flares up in the spring due to all the pollen. "actioneventtimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo suddenly erupt in anger."When her son refused to do his homework, the mother's anger flares. "emotioncharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be exposed to too much light.""The photo booth flash was too bright, and my eyes flared briefly afterward." "appearancesensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareBell-bottoms, pants with flared legs."My mom found an old picture of herself wearing flares in the 1970s. "stylewearappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading