flashing
Americannoun
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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.
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the act of creating an artificial flood in a conduit or stream, as in a sewer for cleansing it.
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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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By 2 p.m., a flashing sign at the entrance to Curry Village advised that the parking lot was full and directed people to try their luck elsewhere.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Let’s now focus on two semiconductor stocks that may be flashing early warning signs: Advanced Micro Devices and Rambus.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Hayes said: "Developing an early warning system is essential. The government and the Office for Students should be ready to step in when the lights are turning amber, not when they are already flashing red."
From BBC • May 12, 2026
And ahead of the financial crisis, the ETF started flashing yellow in February 2007, eight months before the market topped out.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
On the opposite side of the highway, at least a half dozen police cars with flashing lights clustered on the shoulder.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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