For Flare we have terms and definitions in 16 topics. The topics are Aviation, Boating, Canine, Classic Boats, Eczema, Energy, Environment, Explosives, Film, Import Cars, Nautical, Photography, Prostate Cancer, Pyrotechnics, Remote Control Helicopter and Vietnam War.

Flare (Aviation)

A maneuver performed moments before landing in which the nose of an aircraft is pitched up to minimize the touchdown rate of speed.

Flare (Boating)

The outward spread of the boat's sides from the waterline to the rail at the bow. Also, a pyrotechnic signaling device that can indicate distress.

Flare (Canine)

A blaze that widens as it approaches the topskull.

Flare (Classic Boats)

1. A curvature of the topsides outward towards the gunwale.
2. A pyrotechnic signalling device, usually used to indicate distress.

Flare (Eczema)

A term used to describe when eczema worsens (itching and redness).

Flare (Energy)

An open flame used to burn off unwanted natural gas.

Flare (Environment)

A control device that burns hazardous materials to prevent their release into the environment; may operate continuously or intermittently, usually on top of a stack.

Flare (Explosives)

A pyrotechnical device designed to produce a single source of intense light or radiation for relatively long durations for target or airfield illumination, signaling or other purposes.

Flare (Film)

This has two meanings: 1.: When using film on a daylight spool, the erratic pattern of raw light that washes out the beginning and end of the roll are known as "the flares." 2.: A flare of the other kind is a Lens Flare. It is caused when light strikes the lens and either causes the entire image to be fogged in appearance, or for a little row of polygons (the silhouette of the iris) to appear from the light hitting the surfaces of the many elements in the lens. It is solved by flagging the lens.

Flare (Import Cars)

A cone-shaped flange end applied to a piece of tubing to provide a means of fastening to a fitting.

Flare (Nautical)

A device that burns to produce a bright light, sometimes colored, usually used to indicate an emergency.

Flare (Photography)

Reflected light; from lens elements, sun, metal, etc. Appears as non-uniform haze or bright spots on the film or digital frame, often taking the shape of the aperture, generally caused from shooting towards the light source. The use of uncoated filters makes a lens more prone to flare; often results in an overall reduction of image contrast. The always-on use of a lens shade is also recommended.

Flare (Prostate Cancer)

A sudden reaction to starting hormone therapy, sometimes characterized by severe increase in pre-hormone therapy symptoms, such as pain; does not occur in all men; some report it may be prevented by taking an anti-androgen (Casodex, Nilandron) several days before starting hormone therapy.

Flare (Pyrotechnics)

A long tube containing a pyrotechnic composition which burns slowly with a bright, colored flame. Used mainly to warn motorists of a roadway obstruction or broken down car. Also used to ignite fireworks.

Flare (Remote Control Helicopter)

Mostly used when talking about airplanes and landing. To flare is when your about to land and pull up just before touchdown and hold until you run out of enough airspeed to fly any more and the airplane sets itself on the ground. With helicopters this is usually referring to the end of an autorotation where you start to add positive pitch back in the blades to slow down your decent. Flare too late and you slam into the ground. Flare too soon and all the energy in the rotorblades will be used up before you land causing the helicopter to drop like a rock and again, slam into the ground.

Flare (Vietnam War)

Illumination projectile; hand-fired or shot from artillery, mortars, or air

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