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A very large or fiercely burning fire
“The 7,500-acre blaze is only half contained and may pick up as the day gets warmer.”
A very bright display of light or color
“Hector shut his eyes to see his inner world, a blaze of swirling pearly colors.”
A conspicuous display or outburst of something
“The festival was launched in a blaze of music, singing and dancing.”
A long, narrow band or strip
A small mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something
A large number of things hurled forcefully through the air
An open hearth for holding a fire at the base of a chimney
A sudden sharp feeling or pain
To shine brightly or powerfully
“Sometimes, the flashing light would blaze upon the boarding of a little house at the bend of the road.”
To burn fiercely or brightly
“Also notable are the fire barrels that blaze brightly during the nocturnal hours.”
To fire a gun repeatedly or indiscriminately
“Enraged at how he had been treated, Rambo began to blaze away indiscriminately at the equipment in Murdock's office while screaming aloud like a deranged animal.”
To proceed or move at a fast speed
“The enemy planes fired tracers, orange balls that seemed to hang in the sky and then suddenly blaze past with incredible speed.”
To break new ground or lead the way in doing so
“He sought to distance himself from his predecessor and blaze a new trail.”
To declare loudly, openly or publicly
“We must blaze this news across the front pages of every publication!”
To burn or set fire to
To cause an increase in temperature of an object or space
To rapidly assault or annihilate by firing a series of shots continuously
To be emotionally stirred up with a negative emotion, especially anger
To have as a prominent attribute or aspect
To blemish, scratch, or stain with a mark
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