Flare: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฅ
flare
[ flษr ]
emergency
A flare is a signal that produces a bright light or intense heat, typically used in emergencies to attract attention.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The sailors fired a flare to signal for help.
- She kept a flare in her backpack in case of emergency.
Translations
Translations of the word "flare" in other languages:
๐ต๐น clarรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฎเค
๐ฉ๐ช Lichtblitz
๐ฎ๐ฉ sinar
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟะฐะปะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ bลysk
๐ฏ๐ต ้ๅ (ใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท รฉclat
๐ช๐ธ destello
๐น๐ท ฤฑลฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๊ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ูุถ
๐จ๐ฟ zรกblesk
๐ธ๐ฐ zรกblesk
๐จ๐ณ ้ชๅ (shวnguฤng)
๐ธ๐ฎ blisk
๐ฎ๐ธ ljรณsglampi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐัาัะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ iลฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ destello
Word origin
The word 'flare' originated from the Old English word 'flarian' which meant 'to blaze, shine'. The use of 'flare' in the context of a signal or emergency device dates back to the 17th century. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a wider range of meanings related to brightness, intensity, and suddenness.
See also: flares.