a very large or fiercely burning fire

twenty firemen fought the blaze

used in various expressions of anger, bewilderment, or surprise as a euphemism for ‘hell’

‘Go to blazes!’ he shouted

what the blazes are you all talking about?

burn fiercely or brightly

plumes of smoke rose from fires blazing around the city

the fire was brought under control only to blaze up again on Wednesday

Elijah felt the anger blaze up again

(of a gun) fire repeatedly or indiscriminately

they stormed with main entrance with guns blazing

achieve something in an impressive manner

she blazed to a gold medal in the 200-metre sprint

smoke cannabis

a white spot or stripe on the face of a mammal or bird

a mark made on a tree by cutting the bark so as to mark a route

set an example by being the first to do something; pioneer

small firms would set the pace, blazing a trail for others to follow

mark out a path or route

tourists haven't blazed a trail to the top of this hill

present or proclaim (news) in a prominent, typically sensational, manner

‘Pop stars and drugs’ blazed the headline