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flame

Noun

  1. 1

    flame

    The red light that is emitted from a burning fire.

    Korean definition: 타는 불에서 일어나는 붉은색의 빛.

    • In the biting winter wind, the flames of the bonfire seemed about to go out at any moment.

    • The secret of that restaurant's kimchi stew lay in skillfully adjusting the gas stove's flame between high and low.

  2. 2

    spark

    The very small piece of burning material that is produced when two stones or pieces of metal are struck against each other.

    Korean definition: 금속이나 돌 등이 서로 부딪칠 때 생기는 불빛.

    • Each time the two generals' swords clashed, sparks flew, briefly lighting up their faces in the darkness.

    • Humans began using fire when they learned that striking stones together produces sparks.