A very large or fiercely burning fire. Firefighters struggled to control the blaze that engulfed the forest.
The blaze from the campfire lit up the night sky.
A strong or bright light or glare. The blaze of the midday sun was almost blinding.
A sudden outburst of something, especially emotion. There was a blaze of anger in his eyes when he heard the news.
A white mark or spot on the face of an animal, especially a horse. The horse had a distinctive blaze running down its nose.
A mark, usually a painted or cut spot on a tree, rock, or other natural object, used to indicate a trail or boundary. The hikers followed the blue blazes all the way to the summit.
To burn brightly and intensely. The campfire blazed throughout the night, keeping us warm.
To shine brightly or powerfully. The sun blazed down on the desert, making it difficult to find shade.
To move rapidly and with great intensity. The runner blazed past his competitors to win the race.
To mark or open up a path or route, especially by leaving visible marks; figuratively, to lead or pioneer a new course of action. The researchers blazed a trail in genetic engineering that others soon followed.