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flare in Dutch

flare in Dutch is vuurpijl, brede broekspijp — flare means a bright light or flame used as a signal or for illumination, often a handheld or fired device.

flare in Dutch

vuurpijl
noun
A source of brightly burning light or intense heat.
brede broekspijp
noun
(American football) A route run by the running back, releasing toward the sideline and then slightly arcing upfield looking for a short pass.

What does "flare" mean?

  1. noun A bright light or flame used as a signal or for illumination, often a handheld or fired device.
    "The sailors fired a flare to signal for rescue."
  2. verb To burn brightly and suddenly, or to suddenly intensify.
    "Tensions flared between the two neighbors."
  3. verb To widen gradually outward, especially describing trousers or a shape.
    "The skirt flares out slightly at the bottom."
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flare in a sentence

  • The sailors fired a flare to signal for rescue.
  • Tensions flared between the two neighbors.
  • The match flared briefly before going out.
  • The skirt flares out slightly at the bottom.

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What is "flare" in Dutch?

"flare" in Dutch is vuurpijl, brede broekspijp. flare means: A bright light or flame used as a signal or for illumination, often a handheld or fired device.

How do you use "flare" in a sentence?

Example: "The sailors fired a flare to signal for rescue." In Dutch, "flare" is vuurpijl, brede broekspijp.

Are there other ways to say "flare" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "flare": vuurpijl, brede broekspijp.

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