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flashing.

A sudden blazing or bursting, as of fire or water.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈflæʃɪŋ/
  1. A sudden blazing or bursting, as of fire or water.

    countable · uncountable
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. The exposing of one's naked body, or part of it, in public briefly (the action of the verb to flash).

    countable · uncountable
  6. The use of rhodium plating to temporarily enhance a ring's durability and shine.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From flash + -ing. * (weatherproofing): From original flashing material of copper or aluminum that reflects flashes of sunlight.

verb/ˈflæʃɪŋ/
  1. present participle and gerund of flash

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

From flash + -ing. * (weatherproofing): From original flashing material of copper or aluminum that reflects flashes of sunlight.

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