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flash

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noun

A device that produces a short flash of light to help illuminate a scene, mostly for night-time or indoors photography.

Examples :

"The photographer used a flash to take a picture of the family portrait inside. "

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A sudden, short, temporary burst of light.

Examples :

"A sudden flash of lightning illuminated the sky during the storm. "

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A very short amount of time.

Examples :

"The flash of sunlight blinded him as he stepped outside. "

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A flashlight; an electric torch.

Examples :

"My dad used his flash to find his keys under the car. "

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A sudden and brilliant burst, as of genius or wit.

Examples :

"The comedian's joke was a flash of brilliant wit, making the whole room laugh. "

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Material left around the edge of a moulded part at the parting line of the mould.

Examples :

"The plastic toy had a noticeable flash of material around the neck. "

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(Cockney) The strips of bright cloth or buttons worn around the collars of market traders.

Examples :

"The market stall owner wore a bright red flash around his collar. "

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A pattern where each prop is thrown and caught only once.

Examples :

"The juggling flash was impressive; each ball was thrown and caught just once. "

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A language, created by a minority to maintain cultural identity, that cannot be understood by the ruling class.

Examples :

"The secret flash used by the indigenous community allowed them to communicate privately at school without the teachers understanding. "

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A preparation of capsicum, burnt sugar, etc., for colouring liquor to make it look stronger.

Examples :

"The bartender used a flash to make the wine look more intense. "

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A form of military insignia.

Examples :

"I just got my first commando flash."

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Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genera Artipe, Deudorix and Rapala.

Examples :

"The flash butterfly, a small blue and white butterfly, fluttered near the flowers in the garden. "

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A tattoo flash.

Examples :

"The tattoo artist showed me a flash of a rose design. "

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The sudden sensation of being "high" after taking a recreational drug.

Examples :

"After taking the drug, he felt a sudden flash of euphoria. "

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noun

Examples :

"The newsflash announced that the school bake sale was canceled due to rain. "

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To cause to shine briefly or intermittently.

Examples :

"He flashed the light at the water, trying to see what made the noise."

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To blink; to shine or illuminate intermittently.

Examples :

"The light flashed on and off."

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To be visible briefly.

Examples :

"The scenery flashed by quickly."

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To make visible briefly.

Examples :

"A number will be flashed on the screen."

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To briefly, and often unintentionally, expose one's naked body or underwear, or part of it, in public. (Contrast streak.)

Examples :

"Her skirt was so short that she flashed her underpants as she was getting out of her car."

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To show or expose an "inappropriate" part of the body to someone for humorous reasons or as an act of contempt.

Examples :

"During the argument, he flashed his rear end at his sister to annoy her. "

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To break forth like a sudden flood of light; to show a momentary brilliance.

Examples :

"The camera's flash illuminated the dark room, briefly showing the faces of the people gathered. "

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To flaunt; to display in a showy manner.

Examples :

"He flashed a wad of hundred-dollar bills."

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To communicate quickly.

Examples :

"The news services flashed the news about the end of the war to all corners of the globe."

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To move, or cause to move, suddenly.

Examples :

"Flash forward to the present day."

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To telephone a person, only allowing the phone to ring once, in order to request a call back.

Examples :

"I flashed my mom to ask her to call me back later. "

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(of liquid) To evaporate suddenly. (See flash evaporation.)

Examples :

"The water in the pan flashed away quickly on the hot stove. "

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To climb (a route) successfully on the first attempt.

Examples :

"The climber flashed the difficult rock face, completing the route perfectly on their first try. "

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To write to the memory of (an updatable component such as a BIOS chip or games cartridge).

Examples :

"The technician flashed the new BIOS code onto the computer's motherboard. "

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(glassmaking) To cover with a thin layer, as objects of glass with glass of a different colour.

Examples :

"The glassmaker flashed the vase with a thin layer of blue glass. "

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(glassmaking) To expand (blown glass) into a disc.

Examples :

"The glassblower carefully flashed the molten glass, expanding it into a thin, round disc. "

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To send by some startling or sudden means.

Examples :

"The teacher flashed the answer on the board. "

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To burst out into violence.

Examples :

"The argument between the siblings quickly flashed into a shouting match. "

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To perform a flash.

Examples :

"The magician flashed a deck of cards, making the aces disappear. "

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To release the pressure from a pressurized vessel.

Examples :

"The pressure cooker flashed, releasing the steam and letting us eat dinner. "

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To trick up in a showy manner.

Examples :

"The student flashed a complicated answer sheet, hoping to fool the teacher. "

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To strike and throw up large bodies of water from the surface; to splash.

Examples :

"The waves flashed water high into the air as the boat passed. "

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adjective

Expensive-looking and demanding attention; stylish; showy.

Examples :

"The new sports car was a flash display of wealth, attracting admiring glances from everyone. "

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(of a person) Having plenty of ready money.

Examples :

"My uncle is a flash businessman; he always has plenty of cash on hand. "

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(of a person) Liable to show off expensive possessions or money.

Examples :

"My new classmate is quite flash; he constantly shows off his expensive sneakers. "

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Occurring very rapidly, almost instantaneously.

Examples :

"The camera's flash illuminated the dark room instantly. "

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Relating to thieves and vagabonds.

Examples :

"flash notes: counterfeit banknotes"

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noun

Examples :

"The children played near the flash of water, splashing each other. "

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A 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.

Examples :

"The flash allowed the small boat to safely navigate the shallow part of the river. "

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