verbπShareTo cause to shine briefly or intermittently."He flashed the light at the water, trying to see what made the noise."appearanceenergytechnologysignalelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo blink; to shine or illuminate intermittently."The light flashed on and off."appearanceenergyelectronicssignalactionChat 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."appearanceactionsigntechnologyChat 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."bodysexhumanappearanceactionmoralChat 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."He got in trouble at the park for flashing people. "bodyactionsexmoralsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo break forth like a sudden flood of light; to show a momentary brilliance."The lightning was flashing brightly in the night sky during the storm. "appearanceactionenergyphenomenaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flaunt; to display in a showy manner."He flashed a wad of hundred-dollar bills."appearanceactionChat 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."communicationtechnologysignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move, or cause to move, suddenly."Flash forward to the present day."actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo telephone a person, only allowing the phone to ring once, in order to request a call back."I was out of data, so I ended up flashing my mom to let her know to call me back. "communicationtechnologysignalserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of liquid) To evaporate suddenly. (See flash evaporation.)"The spilled water was flashing in the hot sun, quickly disappearing. "physicschemistryprocessenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo climb (a route) successfully on the first attempt."She was so proud of flashing that difficult climb at the gym yesterday. "sportactionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo write to the memory of (an updatable component such as a BIOS chip or games cartridge)."The technician is flashing the new firmware onto the motherboard to improve its performance. "computingelectronicstechnologyinternettechnicalmachinedevicesystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(glassmaking) To cover with a thin layer, as objects of glass with glass of a different colour."The glassblower is flashing the vase with a thin layer of red glass to create a beautiful ruby finish. "materialtechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(glassmaking) To expand (blown glass) into a disc."The glassblower was flashing the molten glass to create a wide, flat base for the vase. "materialtechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo send by some startling or sudden means."The lifeguard was flashing a signal mirror towards the boat to get their attention. "communicationtechnologysignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo burst out into violence."After being provoked for hours, his anger was flashing. "actionwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perform a flash."The photographer was flashing the camera's light to get a clear picture in the dim room. "actiontechnologyelectronicscommunicationsignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo release the pressure from a pressurized vessel."To quickly reduce the pressure, the factory worker was flashing the excess steam from the boiler. "technicalindustryphysicschemistryenergyprocessmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo trick up in a showy manner."She was flashing her new diamond ring, hoping to make her friends jealous. "appearancestyleentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike and throw up large bodies of water from the surface; to splash."The whale was flashing water high into the air as it surfaced. "weatheractionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden blazing or bursting, as of fire or water."The sudden flashing of the camera bulbs momentarily blinded the actors on stage. "phenomenanaturedisastereventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(roofing) 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."The flashing around the skylight prevented water from leaking into the attic. "architecturematerialbuildingpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe 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."The store manager used a flashing technique to fill the empty spaces on the bookshelf with the remaining books. "businessjobworkprocessorganizationcommerceeconomyserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe blinking of a light source, such as a light bulb or computer's cursor."The incessant flashing of the neon sign kept the neighborhood awake."electronicscomputingsignaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe exposing of one's naked body, or part of it, in public briefly (the action of the verb to flash)."The news report detailed the man's arrest for flashing in the park. "bodyactionsexsocietyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(jewellery) The use of rhodium plating to temporarily enhance a ring's durability and shine."The jeweler recommended a flashing to protect my new engagement ring and keep it sparkling for a few months. "materialappearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading