Flame

/fleΙͺm/

The meaning and definition of Flame, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. The contrasting light and dark figure seen in wood used for stringed instrument making; the curl.
    β€œThe cello has a two-piece back with a beautiful narrow flame.”
  2. The visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat.
verb
  1. To post a destructively critical or abusive message (to somebody).
    β€œI flamed him for spamming in my favourite newsgroup.”
  2. To produce flames; to burn with a flame or blaze.

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