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blaze

noun \ ˈblāz \

Definition of blaze

1 a : an intensely burning fire
b : intense direct light often accompanied by heat
  • the blaze of TV lights
c : an active burning; especially : a sudden bursting forth of flame
2 : something that resembles the blaze of a fire: such as
a : a dazzling display
  • a blaze of color
b : a sudden outburst
  • a blaze of fury
  • went down in a blaze of glory
c blazes plural : hell
  • go to blazes
  • as hot as blazes

Origin and Etymology of blaze

Middle English blase, from Old English blæse torch; probably akin to Old English bǣl fire — more at bald
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blaze

verb

Definition of blaze

blazed; blazing
intransitive verb
1 a : to burn brightly
  • the sun blazed overhead
b : to flare up : flame
  • inflation blazed up
2 : to be conspicuously brilliant or resplendent
  • fields blazing with flowers
3 : to shoot rapidly and repeatedly —usually used with away
4 : to proceed extremely rapidly : blast
  • blazing down the highway

First Known Use of blaze

13th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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blaze

verb

Definition of blaze

blazed; blazing
transitive verb
: to make public or conspicuous

Origin and Etymology of blaze

Middle English blasen, from Middle Dutch blāsen to blow; akin to Old High German blāst blast
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blaze

noun

Definition of blaze

1 a : a usually white stripe down the center of the face of an animal
b : a white or gray streak in the hair of the head
2 : a trail marker; especially : a mark made on a tree by chipping off a piece of the bark

Origin and Etymology of blaze

perhaps from Dutch or Low German bles; akin to Old Norse blesi white stripe on an animal and probably to Old English blæse torch

Other Animal Husbandry Terms

apiary, bantam, calico, girth, hogwash, mast, rut

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blaze

verb

Definition of blaze

blazed; blazing
transitive verb
1 : to mark (a trail) with blazes (see 4blaze 2)
2 : to lead in some direction or activity
  • blaze new trails in education

First Known Use of blaze

1750

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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BLAZE Defined for Kids

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blaze

noun \ ˈblāz \

Definition of blaze for Students

1 : an intense and dangerous fire
2 : great brightness and heat
  • the blaze of the sun
3 : a bright display
  • a blaze of color
4 : outburst 1
  • a blaze of anger
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blaze

verb

Definition of blaze for Students

blazed; blazing
1 : to burn brightly
  • A fire was blazing in the fireplace.
2 : to shine as if on fire
  • Her eyes blazed with anger.
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blaze

noun

Definition of blaze for Students

1 : a white stripe down the center of an animal's face
2 : a mark made on a tree to show a trail
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blaze

verb

Definition of blaze for Students

blazed; blazing
: to show a path by making marks on trees
  • blaze a trail

Medical Dictionary

blaze

noun \ ˈblāz \

medical Definition of blaze

: a white or gray streak in the hair of the head

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