noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The hazardous situation where the flame propagates backward down the hose of an oxyfuel welding and cutting system.
2. 2
   Synonym of flashback (“dramatic device”).

   "As an experienced editor I disapprove of backflashes, foreshadowings and tricksy devices […]"

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flashback

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"As an experienced editor I disapprove of backflashes, foreshadowings and tricksy devices […]"

Etymology

From back + flash.

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