nounπShareA device that produces a short flash of light to help illuminate a scene, mostly for night-time or indoors photography."The photographer used a flash to take a picture of the family portrait inside. "technologyelectronicsdevicemediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden, short, temporary burst of light."A sudden flash of lightning illuminated the sky during the storm. "energyphysicsphenomenaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA very short amount of time."The flash of sunlight blinded him as he stepped outside. "timeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA flashlight; an electric torch."My dad used his flash to find his keys under the car. "technologyelectronicsutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden and brilliant burst, as of genius or wit."The comedian's joke was a flash of brilliant wit, making the whole room laugh. "mindabilitysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMaterial left around the edge of a moulded part at the parting line of the mould."The plastic toy had a noticeable flash of material around the neck. "materialtechnicalindustrymachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(Cockney) The strips of bright cloth or buttons worn around the collars of market traders."The market stall owner wore a bright red flash around his collar. "appearanceculturewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pattern where each prop is thrown and caught only once."The juggling flash was impressive; each ball was thrown and caught just once. "entertainmentsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA language, created by a minority to maintain cultural identity, that cannot be understood by the ruling class."The secret flash used by the indigenous community allowed them to communicate privately at school without the teachers understanding. "languageculturecommunicationsocietygrouplinguisticspoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA preparation of capsicum, burnt sugar, etc., for colouring liquor to make it look stronger."The bartender used a flash to make the wine look more intense. "drinksubstancefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA form of military insignia."I just got my first commando flash."militarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of various lycaenid butterflies of the genera Artipe, Deudorix and Rapala."The flash butterfly, a small blue and white butterfly, fluttered near the flowers in the garden. "animalinsectnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tattoo flash."The tattoo artist showed me a flash of a rose design. "artstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe sudden sensation of being "high" after taking a recreational drug."After taking the drug, he felt a sudden flash of euphoria. "sensationsubstancemindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA newsflash."The newsflash announced that the school bake sale was canceled due to rain. "mediacommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to shine briefly or intermittently."He flashed the light at the water, trying to see what made the noise."physicsenergyactiontechnologysignalelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo blink; to shine or illuminate intermittently."The light flashed on and off."energyphysicselectronicssignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be visible briefly."The scenery flashed by quickly."appearanceactiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make visible briefly."A number will be flashed on the screen."appearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo briefly, and often unintentionally, expose one's naked body or underwear, or part of it, in public. (Contrast streak.)"Her skirt was so short that she flashed her underpants as she was getting out of her car."humanactionsexmoralbodypersonsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo show or expose an "inappropriate" part of the body to someone for humorous reasons or as an act of contempt."During the argument, he flashed his rear end at his sister to annoy her. "bodyactionhumansexentertainmentmoralsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo break forth like a sudden flood of light; to show a momentary brilliance."The camera's flash illuminated the dark room, briefly showing the faces of the people gathered. "appearanceenergyphenomenaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flaunt; to display in a showy manner."He flashed a wad of hundred-dollar bills."appearancestyleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo communicate quickly."The news services flashed the news about the end of the war to all corners of the globe."communicationtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move, or cause to move, suddenly."Flash forward to the present day."actionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo telephone a person, only allowing the phone to ring once, in order to request a call back."I flashed my mom to ask her to call me back later. "communicationtechnologyinternetsignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of liquid) To evaporate suddenly. (See flash evaporation.)"The water in the pan flashed away quickly on the hot stove. "physicschemistryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo climb (a route) successfully on the first attempt."The climber flashed the difficult rock face, completing the route perfectly on their first try. "sportactionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo write to the memory of (an updatable component such as a BIOS chip or games cartridge)."The technician flashed the new BIOS code onto the computer's motherboard. "computingelectronicstechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(glassmaking) To cover with a thin layer, as objects of glass with glass of a different colour."The glassmaker flashed the vase with a thin layer of blue glass. "materialindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(glassmaking) To expand (blown glass) into a disc."The glassblower carefully flashed the molten glass, expanding it into a thin, round disc. "technicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo send by some startling or sudden means."The teacher flashed the answer on the board. "communicationtechnologysignalmediaactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo burst out into violence."The argument between the siblings quickly flashed into a shouting match. "actionwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perform a flash."The magician flashed a deck of cards, making the aces disappear. "actionsexentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo release the pressure from a pressurized vessel."The pressure cooker flashed, releasing the steam and letting us eat dinner. "technicalindustrymachineprocessphysicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo trick up in a showy manner."The student flashed a complicated answer sheet, hoping to fool the teacher. "entertainmentstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike and throw up large bodies of water from the surface; to splash."The waves flashed water high into the air as the boat passed. "weathernatureenvironmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareExpensive-looking and demanding attention; stylish; showy."The new sports car was a flash display of wealth, attracting admiring glances from everyone. "appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a person) Having plenty of ready money."My uncle is a flash businessman; he always has plenty of cash on hand. "financebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a person) Liable to show off expensive possessions or money."My new classmate is quite flash; he constantly shows off his expensive sneakers. "appearancecharacterpersonstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOccurring very rapidly, almost instantaneously."The camera's flash illuminated the dark room instantly. "timephysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareRelating to thieves and vagabonds."flash notes: counterfeit banknotes"societyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pool."The children played near the flash of water, splashing each other. "areageographyplacenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA reservoir and sluiceway beside a navigable stream, just above a shoal, so that the stream may pour in water as boats pass, and thus bear them over the shoal."The flash allowed the small boat to safely navigate the shallow part of the river. "nauticaltechnologyutilitysystemstructureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading