Long-burning flare used on roadways and in rail transport.
1The highway flare sputtered in her hand, hissing like an angry snake.
2He saw Cassie silhouetted against the flames, the highway flare still sputtering in her hand.
3The highway flare cast wildly jittering light into the cave behind them, and both the girls' faces looked ghostly in its harsh shadows.
4When Rex opened his eyes, he saw Melissa kneeling nearby, lighting the highway flares from the remains of the fire.