noun
Meaning 1
A flowing back again.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- the flow and reflow of the tide
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noun
Meaning 2
The process of recreating the layout of a document when some of its component elements have changed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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verb
Meaning 3
To flow back again; to flow once more.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Examples
- The sea flows and reflows.
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verb
Meaning 4
To cause to flow again, to remelt.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
Examples
- Reflowing solder is a common form of rework in the manufacture of printed circuit boards: you heat up the solder and it flows where it should have flowed the first time.
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verb
Meaning 5
To modify the layout of text around other objects in a document.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English flow English reflow From re- + flow.