flame | |
1. n. The visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat. | |
2. n. A romantic partner or lover in a usually short-lived but passionate affair. | |
3. n. (Internet) Intentionally insulting criticism or remark meant to incite anger. | |
4. n. A brilliant reddish orange-gold fiery colour. (color panel, E82D14) | |
5. n. (music, chiefly lutherie) The contrasting light and dark figure seen in wood used for stringed instrument making; the curl. | |
The cello has a two-piece back with a beautiful narrow flame. | |
6. n. Burning zeal, passion, imagination, excitement, or anger. | |
7. v. To produce flames; to burn with a flame or blaze. | |
8. v. To burst forth like flame; to break out in violence of passion; to be kindled with zeal or ardour. | |
9. v. (Internet, ambitransitive) To post a destructively critical or abusive message (to somebody). | |
I flamed him for spamming in my favourite newsgroup. | |
10. adj. Of a brilliant reddish orange-gold colour, like that of a flame. | |