flare

Noun
  1. A shape that spreads outward (synset 113885247)
    "the skirt had a wide flare"
    is a type of: form, shape - the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
    same as: flair
  2. A sudden burst of flame (synset 113503086)
    is a type of: fire, flame, flaming - the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
  3. A burst of light used to communicate or illuminate (synset 106887980)
    is a type of: visual signal - a signal that involves visual communication
    subtypes:
    same as: flash
  4. Reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation (synset 114250839)
    is a type of: erythroderma - any skin disorder involving abnormal redness
  5. A sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms (synset 114105271)
    "a colitis flare"; "infection can cause a lupus flare"
    is a type of: attack - a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition
  6. A sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface;
    Associated with sunspots and radio interference (synset 111530641)
    is a type of: solar radiation - radiation from the sun
    same as: solar flare
  7. Am unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection) (synset 111474727)
    is a type of: reflection, reflexion - the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
  8. A sudden outburst of emotion (synset 107028111)
    "she felt a flare of delight"; "she could not control her flare of rage"
    is a type of: blowup, ebullition, effusion, gush, outburst - an unrestrained expression of emotion
  9. A device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification (synset 103362739)
    is a type of: device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
    subtypes: fusee, fuzee - a colored flare used as a warning signal by trucks and trains
  10. A short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines (synset 100562413)
    "he threw a flare to the fullback who was tackled for a loss"
    is a type of: aerial, forward pass - a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
    same as: flare pass
  11. (baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield (synset 100150917)
    referred to in: ball, baseball, baseball game - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
    is a type of: fly, fly ball - (baseball) a hit that flies up in the air
Verb
  1. Burn brightly (synset 202768764)
    "Every star seemed to flare with new intensity"
    is a type of: burn, combust - undergo combustion
    same as: blaze up, burn up, flame up
  2. Become flared and widen, usually at one end (synset 200305033)
    "The bellbottom pants flare out"
    is a type of: widen - become broader or wider or more extensive
    same as: flare out
  3. Shine with a sudden light (synset 202768939)
    "The night sky flared with the massive bombardment"
    is a type of: beam, shine - emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
    same as: flame
  4. Erupt or intensify suddenly (synset 200308567)
    "Unrest erupted in the country"; "Tempers flared at the meeting"; "The crowd irrupted into a burst of patriotism"
    is a type of: deepen, intensify - become more intense
    same as: break open, burst out, erupt, flare up, irrupt

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