unflare en · VERB
Etymology
From un- + flare.
Meanings
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(transitive) To restore from a flared position.
It takes practice to flare and unflare the old nostrils without changing your expression. But when done correctly, this can be a great silent and secret message of affection between you and your kids when necessary.
2013, Lynn Brunelle, Mama's Little Book of Tricks, page 105:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| unflaring | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| unflared | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| unflared | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| unflares | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |