flashing

American  

[flash-ing] / ˈflæʃ ɪŋ /

noun

1. Building Trades. pieces of sheet metal or the like used to cover and protect certain joints and angles, as where a roof comes in contact with a wall or chimney, especially against leakage.

2. the act of creating an artificial flood in a conduit or stream, as in a sewer for cleansing it.

3. Photography, Movies. the process of increasing film speed by exposing undeveloped film briefly to a weak light source before using it or of exposing photographic printing paper to reduce contrast.

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flashing British  

/ ˈflæʃɪŋ /

noun

1. a weatherproof material, esp thin sheet metal, used to cover the valleys between the slopes of a roof, the junction between a chimney and a roof, etc

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Other Word Forms

• interflashing noun
• unflashing adjective

Etymology

Origin of flashing

First recorded in 1775–85; flash + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The caverns walls soared to the heavens, flashing in the rising sun like white fire.

From Literature

Also, 80% failed to notice an initial flashing green light warning drivers to resume control of the wheel.

From The Wall Street Journal

He only remembered flashes—fluffy pink cotton candy that melted on his tongue, hundreds of lights flashing from the rides, music flowing from a nearby stage.

From Literature

With the animation of her ponytail helping to complete the flashing dynamics of her often-prancing moves, Ms. Nadon gained even more flair when joined by Mr. Tomash—who matched her verve, accentuation for accentuation.

From The Wall Street Journal

On the opposite side of the highway, at least a half dozen police cars with flashing lights clustered on the shoulder.

From Literature

Related Words

• blazing
• brilliant
• dazzling
• glistening
• glittering
• golden
• intense
• luminous
• radiant
• shimmering
• shiny
• silvery
• sparkling
• sunny
• vivid