F — Fire-arm to Flawless (Part 8 of 11)

Flaming, a.

1. Blazing.

2. Bright red, of a bright color.

3. Violent, vehement, exciting, intense, glowing, burning, bursting.

Flank, n. Side.

Flank, v. a.

1. (Mil.) Attack on the side, approach on the side, turn the flank of.

2. Secure on the side.

3. Border (upon), stand at the side of, lie along, shut in at the side.

Flank, v. n.

1. [With upon.] Border, touch, lie, have the side.

2. Be posted on the side.

Flap, n.

1. Hanging fold.

2. Flapping, swinging, pendulous motion.

3. Flapping stroke, slap.

Flap, v. a. Wave about, shake, beat, vibrate, flutter.

Flap, v. n.

1. Wave, vibrate, move in folds, flutter noisily.

2. Fall.

Flap-dragon, n. Snap-dragon (a game).