Flashing
/ˈflæʃɪŋ/ noun, verb
noun, verb ·Moderate ·High school level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A sudden blazing or bursting, as of fire or water. countable, uncountable
- 2 sheet metal shaped and attached to a roof for strength and weatherproofing wordnet
- 3 Components used to weatherproof or seal roof system edges at perimeters, penetrations, walls, expansion joints, valleys, drains and other places where the roof covering is interrupted or terminated. countable, uncountable
- 4 a short vivid experience wordnet
- 5 The process of getting rid of gaps on shelves by bringing products from the back of the shelf to the front to create a 'fuller' shelf. countable, uncountable
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- 6 The blinking of a light source, such as a light bulb or computer's cursor. countable, uncountable
"The incessant flashing of the neon sign kept the neighborhood awake."
- 7 The exposing of one's naked body, or part of it, in public briefly (the action of the verb to flash). countable, uncountable
- 8 The use of rhodium plating to temporarily enhance a ring's durability and shine. countable, uncountable
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of flash form-of, gerund, participle, present
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More examples"Flashing lights transmit messages between ships and to motorists along city streets."
Etymology
From flash + -ing. * (weatherproofing): From original flashing material of copper or aluminum that reflects flashes of sunlight.