Meaning of the word blaze in English

What does blaze mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

blaze

US /bleɪz/
UK /bleɪz/
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Noun

1.

a very large or fiercely burning fire

Example:
The forest was engulfed in a massive blaze.
Firefighters quickly responded to the building blaze.
2.

a very bright or fierce light or glow

Example:
The sunset created a magnificent blaze of colors.
The car's headlights shone with a blinding blaze.
3.

a white mark on the face of a horse or other animal

Example:
The horse had a distinctive white blaze on its forehead.

Verb

1.

burn fiercely or brightly

Example:
The fire continued to blaze for hours.
His eyes blazed with anger.
2.

mark (a tree or path) with a blaze

Example:
They blazed a trail through the dense forest.
The hikers followed the blazed trees to stay on course.
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