Flushing

[fluhsh-ing]

noun

1. Dutch Vlissingen. a seaport on Walcheren Island, in the SW Netherlands.

Flushing

¹

/ ˈflʌʃɪŋ /

noun

1. Dutch name: Vlissingen. a port in the SW Netherlands, in Zeeland province, on Walcheren Island, at the mouth of the West Scheldt river: the first Dutch city to throw off Spanish rule (1572). Pop: 45 000 (2003 est)

flushing

²

/ ˈflʌʃɪŋ /

noun

1. an extra feeding given to ewes before mating to increase the lambing percentage

Example Sentences

Cohen’s arrival in November 2020 marked the beginning of a new era in Flushing.

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When he showed up in Flushing with an accidental buzzcut given to him by his brother, it may have started as a joke.

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The utility company continues to call on members of the public to avoid flushing wet wipes and waste other than toilet paper.

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Despite his glowing review of his own performance at Flushing Meadows, Alcaraz still believes he has a way to go before he reaches his pinnacle.

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But Alcaraz tipped the advantage in his favour with an assured four-set victory at Flushing Meadows.

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