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flame

Definition

  • noun: the hot, glowing gas that can be seen when a fire is burning
  • noun: the glowing gaseous part of a fire
  • verb: to burn with a flame
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: blaze, brightness, ardor

Examples

  • The curtains caught on fire and the cabin 'went up in flames'. [=was destroyed by fire]

  • The engine suddenly 'burst/exploded into flames'. [=the engine suddenly began burning]

  • He got/was 'flamed' for expressing a controversial political opinion on the Internet.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) It's not loaded yet!! Now! We had a deal! Rictus! The wives! No more flames!! Splendid! Splendid! That's my child! MY PROPERTY!!!! Immorta-- (..)
    2015 Mad Max: Fury Road