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flame

English → English

noun//fleɪm//

(fire) Flame: the bright, visible part of a fire that consists of burning gas

The candle flame flickered in the drafty room, casting long shadows against the bookshelves.

(English) The candle flame flickered in the drafty room, casting long shadows against the bookshelves.

The chemistry student adjusted the Bunsen burner until the flame turned a steady blue color.

(English) The chemistry student adjusted the Bunsen burner until the flame turned a steady blue color.

verb//fleɪm//

(internet) Flame: to post an insulting or angry message online to hurt or provoke someone

He was banned from the forum for flaming other users during a heated political debate.

(English) He was banned from the forum for flaming other users during a heated political debate.

Moderators are trained to delete comments that flame people based on their personal identity.

(English) Moderators are trained to delete comments that flame people based on their personal identity.

Entry ID: en:en:flame · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary