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   flair

   /flɛː/

   noun

   • 1. a special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well: "she had a flair for languages" Similar aptitudetalentgiftknackinstinctnatural abilityabilitycapabilitycapacityfacultyfacilityskillbentfeelgeniusOpposite inability
   • 2. stylishness and originality: "she dressed with flair" Similar stylestylishnesspanachevervedashelanfinessepoiseelegancesparklebrioinventivenesscreativitytastegood tastediscernmentdiscriminationinformal:classpizzazz

   Word Origin late 19th century: from French, from flairer ‘to smell’, based on Latin fragrare ‘smell sweet’. Compare with fragrant.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Glossary_of_rail_transport_termsGlossary of rail transport terms - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · A pyrotechnic device similar to an automotive flare that is used in signalling. Fusible plug A threaded plug, with a soft metal core, that is screwed into the crown plate of a firebox. If the water level gets too low the core melts and the noise of the escaping steam warns the enginemen. G Garratt locomotive Concept of the Garratt locomotive