flashing
nounverbattested in dialogue
- //ˈflæʃɪŋ//
A sudden blazing or bursting, as of fire or water.
noun
- 1
A sudden blazing or bursting, as of fire or water.
- 2
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.
- 3
The 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.
- 4
The 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.
There were tremblings, flashings, coruscatings of sparks which were dying as they were born.
- 5
The exposing of one's naked body, or part of it, in public briefly (the action of the verb to flash).
- 6
The use of rhodium plating to temporarily enhance a ring's durability and shine.
Etymology
From flash + -ing. * (weatherproofing): From original flashing material of copper or aluminum that reflects flashes of sunlight.
verb
- 1
Also a form of flashpresent participle and gerund of flash
Forms
- plural
- flashings
flashing · A sudden blazing or bursting, as of fire or water.
flashlight · A battery-powered hand-held light source.flashy · Showy; visually impressive, attention-getting, or appealing.flask · A narrow-necked vessel of metal or glass, used for various…