nounπShareA group of birds that have suddenly started up from undergrowth, trees etc."The hunter was surprised by several sudden flushes of quail erupting from the tall grass. "birdanimalgroupnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to take flight from concealment."The hunters flushed the tiger from the canebrake."natureanimalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take suddenly to flight, especially from cover."A covey of quail flushed from the undergrowth."animalnatureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden flowing; a rush which fills or overflows, as of water for cleansing purposes."After the plumber repaired the pipes, the toilet produced strong flushes, effectively clearing the bowl each time. "utilityfunctionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareParticularly, such a cleansing of a toilet."Multiple flushes were needed to clear the clogged toilet. "utilitybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA suffusion of the face with blood, as from fear, shame, modesty, or intensity of feeling of any kind; a blush; a glow."A sudden flush crept up her neck and cheeks when she received the unexpected compliment. "physiologyappearancebodysensationemotionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny tinge of red colour like that produced on the cheeks by a sudden rush of blood."the flush on the side of a peach; the flush on the clouds at sunset"appearancebodycolorphysiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden flood or rush of feeling; a thrill of excitement, animation, etc."a flush of joy"emotionsensationmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cleanse by flooding with generous quantities of a fluid."Flush the injury with plenty of water."utilityactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareParticularly, to cleanse a toilet by introducing a large amount of water."Please make sure you always flush the toilet after you use it. "utilitybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become suffused with reddish color due to embarrassment, excitement, overheating, or other systemic disturbance, to blush."When he heard the good news, his face flushed with excitement. "physiologyappearancebodysensationemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to blush."His compliment about her artwork flushes her cheeks every time he mentions it. "physiologyappearancebodysensationhumanemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to be full; to flood; to overflow; to overwhelm with water."to flush the meadows"environmentdisasternatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo excite, inflame."The teacher's praise flushes Maria with pride. "emotionphysiologymindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a toilet) To be cleansed by being flooded with generous quantities of water."There must be somebody home: I just heard the toilet flushing."utilitydeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clear (a buffer) of its contents."The computer program flushes its memory after processing each student's test score. "computingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flow and spread suddenly; to rush."Blood flushes into the face."actionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo show red; to shine suddenly; to glow."After running up the stairs, her face flushes a bright pink. "appearancephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fill in (joints); to point the level; to make them flush."The bricklayer carefully flushes the joints between the bricks with mortar to create a smooth, even wall. "architecturebuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo operate a placer mine, where the continuous supply of water is insufficient, by holding back the water, and releasing it periodically in a flood."The miners flushed the gold mine, releasing a surge of water to separate the gold from the dirt. "geologyenvironmentagricultureindustrytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fill underground spaces, especially in coal mines, with material carried by water, which, after drainage, constitutes a compact mass."The mining company flushes the abandoned tunnels with a slurry of sand and water to prevent cave-ins. "materialgeologyenvironmentindustrybuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dispose or be disposed of by flushing down a toilet"He always flushes the toilet after using it. "utilitypropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hand consisting of all cards with the same suit."In poker, a player hopes to get flushes because these hands are very strong. "gamesportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading