flashing — English Dictionary

Noun

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

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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.

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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.

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4. The blinking of a light source, such as a light bulb or computer's cursor.

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   Examples

   The incessant flashing of the neon sign kept the neighborhood awake.

   There were tremblings, flashings, coruscatings of sparks which were dying as they were born.

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

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

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Noun

1. a short vivid experience

   Synonyms

   flash

   Broader terms

   experience

   Examples

   a flash of emotion swept over him

   the flashings of pain were a warning

2. sheet metal shaped and attached to a roof for strength and weatherproofing

   Broader terms

   sheet metal