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   Flame

   /flām/

   

   noun

   • 1. a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire: "a sheet of flame blocked my escape" Similar fireblazeconflagrationinfernoholocaustfirestorm
   • ▪ a thing compared to a flame's ability to burn fiercely or be extinguished: "the flame of hope burns brightly here" Similar passionpassionatenesswarmthardorfervorfervencyfireintensitykeennessexcitementeagernessenthusiasm
   • ▪ a brilliant orange-red color: "a flame-red trench coat"
   • 2. a vitriolic or abusive message posted on the internet or sent by email, typically in quick response to another message: informal "flames about inexperienced users posting stupid messages"

   verb

   • 1. burn and give off flames: "a great fire flamed in an open fireplace" Similar burnblazebe ablazebe alightbe on firebe in flamesbe aflameburst into flamecatch fire
   • ▪ set (something) alight: "warm the whiskey slightly, pour over the lobster, and flame it" Similar ignitelightset light toset fire toset on fireset alightkindleinflameburntouch offinformal:set/put a match toOpposite extinguish
   • ▪ shine or glow like a flame: "her thick hair flamed against the light" Similar glowshineflashbeamglaresparklebecome redgo redblushflushreddengrow pink/crimson/scarletcolorglowbe suffused with color
   • ▪ (of an intense emotion) appear suddenly and fiercely: "hope flamed in her"
   • ▪ (of a person's face) suddenly become red with intense emotion, especially anger or embarrassment: "Jess's cheeks flamed"
   • 2. direct a vitriolic or abusive message at (someone) by posting on the internet or sending an email: informal "your opinions and mine are probably different, but please don't flame me"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French flame (noun), flamer (verb), from Latin flamma ‘a flame’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. flameless adjective
   • 2. flame-like adjective
   • 3. flamy adjective

   Scrabble Points: 10

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   Definition of flame – Learner’s Dictionary. flame. noun [ C, U ] uk / fleɪm / us. B2. hot, bright, burning gas produced by something on fire: Smoke and flames were pouring out of the burning factory. The whole building was soon in flames (= burning). The car crashed and burst into flames (= suddenly started burning). Want to learn more?

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   FLAME definition: 1. hot, bright, burning gas produced by something on fire: 2. an angry email or message in a chat…. Learn more.

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   Definition of flame noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   flame. [countable, uncountable] a hot bright stream of burning gas that comes from something that is on fire the tiny yellow flame of a match The flames were growing higher and higher. The building was in flames (= was burning). The plane burst into flame (s) (= suddenly began burning strongly).

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   flame meaning, definition, what is flame: hot bright burning gas that you see when...: Learn more.

7. www.britannica.com › science › flameFlame | Combustion, Heat Transfer, Oxidation | Britannica

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   flame, rapidly reacting body of gas, commonly a mixture of air and a combustible gas, that gives off heat and, usually, light and is self-propagating. Flame propagation is explained by two theories: heat conduction and diffusion.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › flamesFlames Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   noun. ˈflām. Synonyms of flame. 1. : the glowing gaseous part of a fire. 2. a. : a state of blazing combustion. the car burst into flame. b. : a condition or appearance suggesting a flame or burning: such as. (1) : burning zeal or passion. (2) : a strong reddish-orange color. 3. : brilliance, brightness. 4. : sweetheart sense 2. 5.