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flare out

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flare something out
to spread something out; to make something wider. (Said especially of one end of a tube or round-topped vessel.) Can you flare the end of this pipe out a little? Flare out the end of this pipe.
See also: flare, out

flare out

to spread out; to widen. (Said especially of one opening of a tube or round-topped vessel.) The end of the pipe flared out to a larger diameter. The top of the vase flared out, and was decorated with little blobs of colored glass.
See also: flare, out


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Squeezing and picking acnes Individuals who like to prick, squeeze, and pick their acne are most likely to experience flare outs.
The paintings are tightly stylized, the colours flare out and are almost psychedelic.
 
 
 
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