noun Download 🔗Share A sudden bright light. Examples : "The boat sent up flares to signal for help after the engine broke down. " sign technology device signal phenomena Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A source of brightly burning light or intense heat. Examples : "solar flare" energy physics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A sudden eruption or outbreak; a flare-up. Examples : ""My skin condition often has flares when I eat certain foods." " event condition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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 structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (in plural) Bell-bottom trousers. Examples : ""My mom said she used to wear flares in the 1970s, and now they are back in style." " 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." technical vehicle action 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's flares often catch the defense off guard, as he quickly moves from the backfield to the sideline for an easy completion. " sport action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Short for lens flare. Examples : "The bright sunlight caused annoying flares in the photo. " art media appearance technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cause to burn. Examples : "He flares the edges of the paper with a lighter to give it an antique look. " energy action science fuel Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To (operate an aircraft to) transition from downward flight to level flight just before landing. Examples : "The pilot flares the small plane just before the wheels touch the runway, gently leveling it out for a smooth landing. " vehicle technical action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To blaze brightly. Examples : "The blast furnace flared in the night." energy physics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To shine out with a sudden and unsteady light; to emit a dazzling or painfully bright light. Examples : "The candle flared in a sudden draught." energy physics weather nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share Bell-bottoms, pants with flared legs. Examples : "My mom found an old picture of herself wearing flares in the 1970s. " style wear appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading