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- DictionaryBlaze/blāz/
noun
- 1. a very large or fiercely burning fire: "twenty fireman fought the blaze"
- 2. used in various expressions of anger, bewilderment, or surprise as a euphemism for “hell”: informal "“Go to blazes!” he shouted"
verb
- 1. burn fiercely or brightly: "plumes of smoke rose from fires blazing around the city"
- 2. (of a gun) fire repeatedly or indiscriminately: "we went in with guns blazing"
something that has a very powerful or noticeable effect: The garden is a blaze of colorin the fall.
3 days ago · A blaze is a large fire which is difficult to control and which destroys a lot of things. [ journalism ] Two firefighters were hurt in a blaze which swept through a tower block last night.
1. a. A brilliant burst of fire; a flame. b. A destructive fire. 2. A bright or steady light or glare: the blaze of the desert sun. 3. A brilliant, striking display: flowers that were a blaze of color. 4. A sudden outburst, as of emotion: a blaze of anger. 5. blazes Used as an intensive: Where in blazes are my keys? v. blazed, blaz·ing, blaz·es.
to be the first to do or to discover something that others follow. The department is blazing a trail in the field of laser surgery. Definition of blaze verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A blaze is a bright, strong flame. A raging fire is blazing and you can also say other types of shining, like with talent, are types of blazing.
[singular] a blaze of something a very bright show of lights or colour; a show of something that is impressive or likely to attract attention. The gardens are a blaze of colour. a blaze of lights in the city centre. the bright blaze of the sun. The new soap opera was launched in a blaze of glory. They got married in a blaze of publicity.
(also blazon) [transitive, usually passive] blaze something (across/all over something) to make news or information widely known by telling people about it in a way they are sure to notice The story was blazed all over the daily papers.
