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flare
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solar flare
flare (def 22). -
distress signal
a signal used, or designed to be used, by persons in peril, for the purpose of summoning aid, indicating their position, etc., as a radio code sign, aerial flare, flag hoist, or the like. Compare distress call (def 1). -
flare star
a dwarf star that exhibits sudden increases of magnitude similar to solar flares. -
flareback
a blast of flame that sometimes issues from the breech of a large gun or cannon when it is opened after firing. -
flaring
blazing; flaming. -
fusee
a wooden friction match having a large head, formerly used when a larger than normal flame was needed.