Flare meaning in English
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Definition
a flare: a beacon, a signal
Note that in English "flare" has several meanings both as a verb and a noun.
We thought they were lost at sea but then we saw the distress flare. Luckily the brightly colored smoke caught our attention and we saved them.
a pair of flares: wide-bottomed pants
Hippies like to wear flares and paint flowers on their faces. Those trousers get wider below the knee, have you seen them?
Exercise 1
A "flashlight" can also be called a .
A "flashlight" can also be called a torch.
torch: A "flashlight" is a small, mobile light powered by batteries. "Flashlight" is the term predominantly used in the US. "Torch" shares the same meaning as flashlight, and is the predominant term used in the UK.
lantern: A "lantern" is a device for providing light, however it is different than a "flashlight" or "torch". A "lantern" uses a small flame inside a protective glass case, usually fueled by gas or oil. Some lanterns use only a candle. "Lanterns" were used frequently before the discovery of electricity. "Flashlights" and "torches" are modern inventions and only use (battery-powered) electricity to provide light.
flare: A "flare" is an emergency device that creates a small, bright flame easily seen from long distances. For example, "flares" can be placed along a road or highway where an accident has occurred to warn other drivers. "Flares" are also used at sea and can be fired or launched into the air as a signal for help. A "flare" is not the same as a "flashlight" or "torch".
spotlight: A "spotlight" is a strong and bright beam or ray of light focused on a small area. "Spotlights" are often used for theatre performances, illuminating the actors on the stage during the performance. A "spotlight" is not the same as a "flashlight" or "torch".
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