flushing

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//ˈflʌʃɪŋ//

The act by which something is flushed.

sostantivo

1
The act by which something is flushed.
We tried to repair the toilet, but it broke again after two or three flushings.
2
Rushing of blood to the skin's surface, especially on the face, as happens under various physiological circumstances (e.g., in embarrassment or stress or during menopause).

Etimologia

From Middle English flusshyng, flusshynge, equivalent to flush + -ing.

sostantivo

1
A heavy, coarse cloth manufactured from shoddy.
2
A surface formed of floating threads.

Etimologia

Named after the dated anglicized Dutch city name Flushing (“Vlissingen”) where the wool was made, from Dutch Vlissingen, further etymology is uncertain.

verbo

1
Anche una forma di flushpresent participle and gerund of flush

Etimologia

From flush + -ing.

Forme

plurale: flushings

Fluke · A surname.flush · A group of birds that have suddenly started up from…flushed · Red in the face because of embarrassment, exertion, etc.

flushing · The act by which something is flushed.

Flushing · A coastal village in Mylor parish, Cornwall, England, across…flute · A woodwind instrument consisting of a tube with a row of…flutter · To flap or wave quickly but irregularly.

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