flare out
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[edit]Verb
[edit]flare out (third-person singular simple present flares out, present participle flaring out, simple past and past participle flared out)
- To extend from a central position, so as to create drag or instability
- When performing this exercise, do not allow your arms to flare out.
- Spoilers flared out from the wings, causing the plane to decelerate.
- Synonym of flare up (to burst out suddenly, as in anger)