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flame
(flām)n.
1. The zone of burning gases and fine suspended matter associated with rapid combustion; a hot, glowing mass of burning gas or vapor.
2. The condition of active, blazing combustion: burst into flame.
3. Something resembling a flame in motion, brilliance, intensity, or shape.
4. A violent or intense passion.
5. Informal A person that one has an intense passion for.
6. Informal An insulting criticism or remark meant to incite anger, as on a computer network.
v. flamed, flam·ing, flames
v.intr.
1. To burn brightly; blaze.
2. To color or flash suddenly: cheeks that flamed with embarrassment.
3. Informal To make insulting criticisms or remarks, as on a computer network, to incite anger.
v.tr.
Phrasal Verb: 1. To burn, ignite, or scorch (something) with a flame.
2. Informal To insult or criticize provokingly, as on a computer network.
3. Obsolete To excite; inflame.
flame out
To fail: "Only a handful of companies have flamed out in the two decades since the birth of the [biotech] industry" (Rhonda L. Rundle).
[Middle English, from Anglo-Norman flaumbe, variant of Old French flambe, from flamble, from Latin flammula, diminutive of flamma; see bhel- in Indo-European roots.]
flam′er n.
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flame
(fleɪm)n
1. (Chemistry) a hot usually luminous body of burning gas often containing small incandescent particles, typically emanating in flickering streams from burning material or produced by a jet of ignited gas
2. (Chemistry) (often plural) the state or condition of burning with flames: to burst into flames.
3. a brilliant light; fiery glow
4. (Colours)
a. a strong reddish-orange colour
b. (as adjective): a flame carpet.
5. intense passion or ardour; burning emotion
6. informal a lover or sweetheart (esp in the phrase an old flame)
7. (Communications & Information) informal an abusive message posted online or sent by electronic mail, esp to express anger or criticism
vb
8. to burn or cause to burn brightly; give off or cause to give off flame
9. (intr) to burn or glow as if with fire; become red or fiery: his face flamed with anger.
10. (intr) to show great emotion; become angry or excited
11. (Chemistry) (tr) to apply a flame to (something)
12. (tr) archaic to set on fire, either physically or with emotion
13. (Communications & Information) informal to post an abusive comment online or send an abusive email
[C14: from Anglo-French flaume, from Old French flambe, modification of flamble, from Latin flammula a little flame, from flamma flame]
ˈflamer n
ˈflameless adj
ˈflamelet n
ˈflameˌlike adj
ˈflamy adj
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flame
(fleɪm)n., v. flamed, flam•ing. n.
1. a portion of burning gas or vapor, as from ignited wood or coal.
2. Often, flames. the state or condition of blazing combustion.
3. inflamed condition.
4. brilliant light; scintillating luster.
5. bright coloring; a streak or patch of color.
6. a bright reddish orange color.
7. intense ardor, zeal, or passion.
8. an object of one's passionate love; sweetheart.
9. Computer Slang. an act or instance of angry criticism or disparagement, esp. on a computer network.
v.i. 10. to burn with a flame or flames; burst into flames; blaze.
11. to glow like flame; shine brilliantly; flash.
12. to burn or burst forth with strong emotion; break into open anger, indignation, etc.
13. Computer Slang. to behave in an offensive manner, esp. on a computer network; rant.
v.t. 14. to subject to the action of flame or fire.
15. Computer Slang. to insult or criticize angrily, esp. on a computer network.
[1300–50; Middle English flaume < Anglo-French, variant of flaumbe; Old French flambe, earlier flamble < Latin flammula]
flam′er, n.
flame′less, adj.
flame′like`, adj.
flam′y, adj.
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flame
(flām) The hot, glowing mixture of burning gases and tiny particles that arises from combustion.
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flame
Past participle: flamed
Gerund: flaming
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flame
1. An insulting or impolite message sent via email, or as a post on a newsgroup or forum, or as a comment on a blog.
2. To ignite spirits poured over a dish (as with Christmas pudding).
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| Noun | 1. |  flame - the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke; "fire was one of our ancestors' first discoveries"combustion, burning - a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light flare - a sudden burst of flame ignition - the process of initiating combustion or catching fire |
| Verb | 1. | flame - shine with a sudden light; "The night sky flared with the massive bombardment" |
| 2. | flame - be in flames or aflame; "The sky seemed to flame in the Hawaiian sunset" | |
| 3. | flame - criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium; "the person who posted an inflammatory message got flamed" |
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flame
noun
2. passion, fire, enthusiasm, intensity, affection, warmth, fervour, ardour, keenness, fervency that burning flame of love
3. (Informal) sweetheart, partner, lover, girlfriend, boyfriend, squeeze (informal), beloved, heart-throb (Brit.), beau, ladylove She kept inviting his old flame round to their house.
verb
3. ignite, set on fire, set ablaze, set light to, kindle a medium-rare steak, doused and flamed in cognac
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flame
nounThe visible signs of combustion:
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flame
[fleɪm]A. N
B. VI
D. CPD flame retardant N = fire retardant
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flame
(fleim) noun the bright light of something burning. A small flame burned in the lamp.llama
verb1. to burn with flames. His eyes flamed with anger.arder
2. to become very hot, red etc. Her cheeks flamed with embarrassment.encenderse, llamear, brillar
ˈflaming adjectiveflammable (ˈflӕməbl) adjective able or likely to burn. flammable material.inflamable
flame of the forest a tropical tree with large bright-red flowers and long brown pods. ixora coccinea
see also inflammable.
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flame
→ llamaMultilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
flame
n llama; — retardant retardante m de fuegoEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.