FLASH
/flæʃ/
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Scrabble
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WWF
F(4) L(1) A(1) S(1) H(4)
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Definition
/flæʃ/
noun
- A device that produces a short flash of light to help illuminate a scene, mostly for night-time or indoors photography.
noun
- A sudden, short, temporary burst of light.
- A very short amount of time.
- A flashlight; an electric torch.
- A sudden and brilliant burst, as of genius or wit.
- Material left around the edge of a moulded part at the parting line of the mould.
verb
- To cause to shine briefly or intermittently.“He flashed the light at the water, trying to see what made the noise.”
- To blink; to shine or illuminate intermittently.“The light flashed on and off.”
- To be visible briefly.“The scenery flashed by quickly.”
- To make visible briefly.“A number will be flashed on the screen.”
- To 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.”
adjective
- Expensive-looking and demanding attention; stylish; showy.
- (of a person) Having plenty of ready money.
- (of a person) Liable to show off expensive possessions or money.
- Occurring very rapidly, almost instantaneously.
- Relating to thieves and vagabonds.“flash notes: counterfeit banknotes”
Source: Wiktionary
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