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flares

The correct spelling is flares.

How to pronounce flares

noun

Say it like: Fla-res

The correct spelling is flares. A sudden bright light. For example: "solar flare"

Usage Examples

solar flare

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.

The captain executed the flare perfectly, and we lightly touched down.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A sudden bright light.
  2. 2.A source of brightly burning light or intense heat.
  3. 3.A sudden eruption or outbreak; a flare-up.
  4. 4.A widening of an object with an otherwise roughly constant width.
  5. 5.(in plural) Bell-bottom trousers.

verb

  1. 1.To cause to burn.
  2. 2.To cause inflammation; to inflame.
  3. 3.To open outward in shape.
  4. 4.To (operate an aircraft to) transition from downward flight to level flight just before landing.
  5. 5.To blaze brightly.

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