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Meaning offlashin English

flash

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Pluralflashes
Past Tenseflashed
Participle Verbflashing
Third Person Singularflashes

Definitions

Verb
1. to expose oneself briefly; unintentionally
  The tourist accidentally began to flash her passport to the wrong person.
2. to show off in a flashy manner
  The millionaire liked to flash his wealth by buying expensive cars.
3. to send a quick message; signal
  The emergency team will flash a warning signal to alert the public.
4. to move or cause sudden movement
  The firework exploded and began to flash across the night sky.
5. to call briefly; request a callback
  The researcher will flash the lab assistant to get the latest test results.
6. to evaporate quickly (into gas)
  The liquid began to flash into vapor as it reached its boiling point.
7. to climb a route on the first try
  The experienced rock climber managed to flash the difficult route with ease.
8. to update (a device's) memory
  The technician will flash the firmware to update the device's memory.
9. to coat with a thin layer; colored glass
  The artisan carefully set the glass to flash a thin blue layer on the vase.
10. to shape blown glass into a disc
  The skilled craftsman used a blowpipe to flash the molten glass into a perfect disc.
11. to send suddenly; by startling means
  The news team will flash a breaking news alert to inform the public immediately.
12. to erupt into sudden violence
  The argument between the two neighbors began to flash into a heated dispute.
13. to perform a brief display
  The photographer will flash a bright light to capture the perfect shot.
14. to release pressure from a vessel; sudden decrease
  The engineer needs to flash the valve to prevent the tank from overpressurizing.
15. to show off something flashy (style, skills)
  The dancer started to flash her best moves on the stage.
16. to splash water; strike the surface
  The kids loved to flash water at each other on a hot summer day.
17. briefly exposing one's body; accidental reveal
  The celebrity experienced a flash when her dress slipped at the awards show.
18. to briefly expose oneself; humorous or contemptuous
  The comedian's joke was to flash his underwear to the audience as a humorous gesture.
19. to evaporate liquid suddenly
  The liquid began to flash into vapor as it reached its boiling point.
20. to cover glass with a thin layer; different color
  The artisan carefully set the glass to flash a thin blue layer on the vase.
21. to expand blown glass into a disc
  The skilled glassblower used a blowpipe to flash the molten glass into a perfect orb.
22. to blink or shine intermittently; briefly illuminate
23. to make something visible for a short time
24. to expose intimate body parts momentarily
25. to show sudden brilliance or insight
26. to call briefly; request a callback
27. to evaporate liquid suddenly
28. to climb a route on first attempt
29. to update a component's memory
30. to cover glass with a thin layer; different colour
31. to expand blown glass into a disc
32. to send suddenly; by startling means
33. to burst out; into sudden violence
34. to juggle in a flash pattern
35. to release pressure from a vessel
36. to decorate showily; impress
37. to splash; throw up water
Noun
1. a brief burst of light; sudden illumination
  The camera captured a flash of lightning in the stormy sky.
2. a very short period; fleeting moment
  The flash of inspiration helped her finish the project on time.
3. a portable light source (electric torch)
  The hiker used a flash to navigate through the dark cave.
4. a sudden burst of genius; brilliant idea
  The inventor had a flash of genius when she created the new product.
5. a brief, flashy display; excitement
  The fireworks ended with a flash of colorful lights in the sky.
6. excess material (in moulding)
  The carpenter had to remove the flash from the mould to get a smooth finish.
7. decorative strips (on clothing)
  The fashion designer added a flash of colorful strips to the dress.
8. a unique throwing pattern
  The skilled pitcher developed a flash of unpredictable throws to confuse the batter.
9. a language used by a minority group; secret communication
  The company developed a flash to communicate with their field agents discreetly.
10. a device producing artificial light; photography aid
  The photographer used a flash to illuminate the subject in the dark studio.
11. a preparation to color liquor; deceptive appearance
  The bartender added a flash to the cocktail to give it a unique color.
12. a type of military insignia; symbolic badge
  The general wore a flash on his uniform to indicate his rank.
13. memory storage type; data device
  The computer uses flash memory to store its operating system.
14. type of butterfly species (lycaenid)
  The flash butterfly is known for its bright blue wings and distinctive flight pattern.
15. tattoo design example
  The artist created a flash of a dragon as a tattoo design example for his client.
16. sudden drug-induced sensation
  The user experienced a flash after taking the medication.
17. a brief, sudden appearance (of light, etc.); recurrence
  The flash of lightning illuminated the dark sky for a brief moment.
18. a news update or report
  The news channel provided a flash about the recent earthquake.
19. a sudden exposure (of private parts); unintentional reveal
  The celebrity experienced a flash when her dress slipped at the awards show.
20. a fleeting glimpse (of emotion, etc.)
  The actress's face showed a flash of sadness during the dramatic scene.
21. a brief burst of light; sudden appearance
  The camera captured a flash of the rare bird in its natural habitat.
22. a pool of water; marshy area
  The hikers had to navigate through a flash to reach the other side of the mountain.
23. a reservoir; sluiceway for navigation
  The boat navigated through the flash to reach the other side of the lake.
24. a device producing brief light; photography aid
  The photographer used a flash to capture the perfect shot in the dark studio.
25. bright cloth strips; market trader attire
  The fashion designer added flash to the model's outfit for a trendy look.
26. tattoo design template
  The tattoo artist used a flash to create a unique design for the client's arm.
27. a small pool of water
28. a portable light source; torch
29. a brief burst of brilliance; genius
30. an attractive display; pizzazz
31. colorful clothing; trader's attire
32. a juggling pattern with single throws
33. a secret language for cultural identity; minority use
34. a device for artificial light in photography
35. a colouring preparation for liquor
36. military insignia symbol
37. type of computer memory; storage
38. brief news announcement
39. butterfly genus Rapala species
Adjective
1. stylish and attention-grabbing; expensive-looking
  The designer created a flash outfit for the fashion show.
2. having plenty of money; financially secure
  The wealthy businessman lived a flash lifestyle, traveling in luxury.
3. showing off wealth or possessions
  The millionaire's flash car attracted a lot of attention on the street.
4. happening very rapidly; instantly
  The flash flood warning was issued after the heavy rainfall.
5. related to thieves; vagabonds
  The police were on the lookout for flash characters in the area.
6. having plenty of money; wealthy
  The wealthy investor lived a flash lifestyle, traveling in luxury.
7. showing off expensive items; boastful
  The celebrity's flash behavior on social media made her fans uncomfortable.
8. expensive-looking; stylish and attention-seeking
  The celebrity's flash outfit attracted a lot of attention on the red carpet.
9. having plenty of money; showing wealth
10. liable to show off possessions
11. occurring very rapidly; instantaneous
12. relating to thieves; vagabonds

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