Standard Lemma guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
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noun
A sudden blazing or bursting, as of fire or water.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: business, construction, manufacturing, roofing
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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
The blinking of a light source, such as a light bulb or computer's cursor.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
The exposing of one's naked body, or part of it, in public briefly (the action of the verb to flash).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
The use of rhodium plating to temporarily enhance a ring's durability and shine.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: jewelry, lifestyle
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verb
present participle and gerund of flash
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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noun
sheet metal shaped and attached to a roof for strength and weatherproofing
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: sheet metal
noun
a short vivid experience
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: flash
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: experience
History
From flash + -ing. * (weatherproofing): From original flashing material of copper or aluminum that reflects flashes of sunlight.
Across languages
11 source translations are retained for this English entry.
