flare
Cross references:
1. blaze
1. flare \'fla(*)r, 'fle(*)r\ vb [origin unknown] 1a: to stream in the wind
1b: to burn with an unsteady flame 2a: to shine with a sudden light 2b:
to become suddenly excited or angry {~ up} 3: to open or spread outward
1: to display flaringly 2: to cause to flare 3: to signal with a flare or
by flaring
2. flare n 1: an unsteady glaring light 2a: a fire or blaze of light used
to signal, illuminate, or attract attenti on; also : a device or
composition used to produce such a flare 2b: a temporary outburst of energy
from a small area of the sun's surface 3: a sudden outburst (as of sound,
excitement, or anger) 4: a spreading outward; also : a place or part that
spreads 5: light resulting from reflection (as between lens surfaces) or
an effect of this light (as a fogged or dense area in a photographic
negative)