flare-path
Definition
Noun: - Illuminated runway for aircraft: A "flare-path" is a runway or landing strip that is marked or illuminated with flares or bright lights, used especially in aviation to guide aircraft during takeoff or landing in low-visibility conditions or at night.
Usage Examples
- (The illuminated runway guided the aircraft during poor visibility.)
- (A runway lit with flares for aircraft operations.)
- (The lighting system was turned on to assist night landings.)
Advanced Usage
"to set up a flare-path": to prepare or arrange a runway with flares or lights for aircraft operations.
- The ground crew quickly set up a flare-path for the damaged bomber. (They installed lighting to guide the plane down.)
"flare-path lighting": the system of lights or flares used to mark a runway.
- The flare-path lighting was essential for the night training exercises. (The illumination system was crucial for operations after dark.)
Variants and Related Words
Flare (n): a sudden bright light or flame, often used as a signal or for illumination.
- The soldier lit a flare to signal for help. (A bright light used for communication.)
Path (n): a route or way along which something moves or is guided.
- The aircraft followed the designated path to the runway. (The predetermined course.)
Synonyms
- Runway lights: lights installed along a runway for guidance.
- Landing strip illumination: lighting system for aircraft landing areas.
Related Idioms
- "Follow the flare-path": to adhere to a clear, guided route or plan (often used metaphorically).
- In his career, he decided to follow the flare-path set by his mentors. (He followed a clear, well-lit path to success.)
Phrasal Verbs
- Flare up: to suddenly become active or intense (not directly related to "flare-path" but derived from "flare").
- The conflict could flare up again if not resolved. (It could suddenly intensify.)