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flare

flare

2 7.5
A fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield
  • noun
  • /flɛr/
  • Jargon
translation icon : elevado corto
  • There's a little flare just by Howell's glove into right field.
  • a flare to right

Examples

  • Dobbs was next, and he hit a weird flare that dropped right behind second base and went for a single.

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  • I already have a PDF output configured as one of my standard Flare targets.

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  • So I created a new EPUB target and published to it with Flare.

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  • Yes, I use Flare's mobile web help and HTML targets.

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  • Often, foods can trigger an allergic reaction, resulting in a flare-up on your skin.

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  • Lots of pointless lens flares.

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  • I was a bit surprised to learn that this wasn't a known bug, so perhaps other people aren't using responsive styling in their Flare projects?

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  • Currently testing out Flare's Mobile Help and HTML5 outputs and wondered if you had much experience with the HTML5 output?

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  • Multicultural policy in many Western nations has also faced scrutiny, and there have been recent flare-ups about its relevance to education, or fears that a multicultural education would mean the destruction of a cohesive national identity.

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  • During the game, the hitter sent a soft flare into the outfield that fell between the infielders and outfielders.

Synonyms

fly
vsflare
  • Jargon
50 5.4

A ball hit high into the air in baseball

is hit a short distance into the outfield between infielders and outfielders
fly ball
vsflare
  • Specialized
16 3.1

A ball hit high into the air in baseball

is hit a short distance into the outfield between infielders and outfielders
pop fly
vsflare
  • Jargon
3 5.8

A high ball hit in baseball or softball that is easy to catch

is hit a short distance into the outfield between infielders and outfielders
to pop
vsflare
  • Jargon
2 6.9

To hit the ball high but not far so it is easy to catch

is hit a short distance into the outfield between infielders and outfielders
pop-up
vsflare
  • Jargon
1 3.6

A high fly ball that is easy for fielders to catch

is hit a short distance into the outfield between infielders and outfielders
popup
vsflare
  • Jargon
1 4.2

A short high ball hit into the air that a fielder can easily catch

is hit a short distance into the outfield between infielders and outfielders
pop-fly
vsflare
  • Jargon
5.7

A ball hit high into the air near home plate that is easy to catch

is hit a short distance into the outfield between infielders and outfielders

Antonyms

ground ball
  • Jargon
12 3.4

In baseball, a ball hit so it rolls or bounces on the ground

Compounds

solar flare
  • Specialized
12 6.5

A sudden burst of strong energy from the sun that can disrupt radio and satellite signals

11 6.0

A sudden increase in violence, anger, or symptoms

flare pass
  • Jargon
7.0

A short forward pass to a player running toward the sideline in American football

flare path
  • Specialized
8.3

A line of lights showing the edge of a runway to guide pilots at night or in fog

flare star
  • Specialized
9.7

A small red star that suddenly becomes much brighter for a few minutes because of explosions on its surface

How Far

fly ball
  • Specialized
16 3.1
flare
  • Jargon
2 7.5
pop-up
  • Jargon
1 3.6

Surface Forms

flare singular
flares plural

Etymology

Flare in baseball probably comes from the idea of something that 'flares' out gently, like a small flash or flame that curves outward, so a baseball flare is a softly hit ball that drops into shallow outfield. The meaning shows the ball moves out and down.