Definition of "flare"
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A brightly burning light used to attract attention in an emergency, or to illuminate an area.
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A widening of an object with an otherwise roughly constant width, e.g. on the lower legs of trousers and jeans.
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The transition from downward flight to level flight just before landing.
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A low fly ball that is hit in the region between the infielders and the outfielders.
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An aircraft-released countermeasure to counter an infrared-homing missile.
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verb:
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To blaze brightly.
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To burn unsteadily.
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To burst out suddenly, as in anger.
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To open outward in shape.
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To cause to burn.
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