Flame (Noun)
Meaning
The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke; "fire was one of our ancestors' first discoveries".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The flame from the candle danced in the gentle breeze, casting flickering shadows on the walls.
- A large flame erupted from the engine as it overheated and began to malfunction.
- The cook carefully adjusted the burner to produce a small, steady flame that would simmer the soup all day.
- The wildfire spread rapidly, fueled by strong winds that fanned the flame and helped it jump from tree to tree.
- As the lighter flared to life, a small flame appeared, providing just enough heat to warm the chilly tent.