Definition of Flame
Flame
flame
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a body of hot, glowing gas that makes up part of a fire and that is generated by something that is on fire;
e.g. Be careful, the flame on the burner is very hot.
(noun)
something that can be likened to the glowing gaseous part of a fire, especially in its capacity to burn or be extinguished, such as a sudden and strong passion or emotion;
e.g. She still has a flame of interest in the subject.
(verb)
to burn visibly, with glowing parts, to cause something to burn in this way, or to glow/shine like a portion of a fire;
e.g. The house started to flame after being struck by lightning. He used a match to flame the sticks and start a fire. I saw her red hair flame in the dark, which is how I knew where she was.
(verb)
to feel some emotion suddenly and strongly/fiercely;
e.g. He felt the rage flame within him and had to stop himself from yelling.
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