flash

B1
Pronunciation
/flæʃ/
/flæʃ/
Noun
17 definition(s)
1 Definition

A device that produces a short flash of light to help illuminate a scene, mostly for night-time or indoors photography.

2 Definition

A sudden, short, temporary burst of light.

3 Definition

A very short amount of time.

4 Definition

A flashlight; an electric torch.

5 Definition

A sudden and brilliant burst, as of genius or wit.

6 Definition

Material left around the edge of a moulded part at the parting line of the mould.

7 Definition

(Cockney) The strips of bright cloth or buttons worn around the collars of market traders.

8 Definition

A pattern where each prop is thrown and caught only once.

9 Definition

A language, created by a minority to maintain cultural identity, that cannot be understood by the ruling class.

10 Definition

A preparation of capsicum, burnt sugar, etc., for colouring liquor to make it look stronger.

11 Definition

A form of military insignia.

Example Sentences
  • I just got my first commando flash.
12 Definition

Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genera Artipe, Deudorix and Rapala.

13 Definition

A tattoo flash.

14 Definition

The sudden sensation of being "high" after taking a recreational drug.

15 Definition

A newsflash.

16 Definition

A pool.

17 Definition

A reservoir and sluiceway beside a navigable stream, just above a shoal, so that the stream may pour in water as boats pass, and thus bear them over the shoal.

Verb
22 definition(s)
1 Definition

To cause to shine briefly or intermittently.

Example Sentences
  • He flashed the light at the water, trying to see what made the noise.
2 Definition

To blink; to shine or illuminate intermittently.

Example Sentences
  • The light flashed on and off.
3 Definition

To be visible briefly.

Example Sentences
  • The scenery flashed by quickly.
4 Definition

To make visible briefly.

Example Sentences
  • A number will be flashed on the screen.
5 Definition

To briefly, and often unintentionally, expose one's naked body or underwear, or part of it, in public. (Contrast streak.)

Example Sentences
  • Her skirt was so short that she flashed her underpants as she was getting out of her car.
6 Definition

To show or expose an "inappropriate" part of the body to someone for humorous reasons or as an act of contempt.

7 Definition

To break forth like a sudden flood of light; to show a momentary brilliance.

8 Definition

To flaunt; to display in a showy manner.

Example Sentences
  • He flashed a wad of hundred-dollar bills.
9 Definition

To communicate quickly.

Example Sentences
  • The news services flashed the news about the end of the war to all corners of the globe.
10 Definition

To move, or cause to move, suddenly.

Example Sentences
  • Flash forward to the present day.
11 Definition

To telephone a person, only allowing the phone to ring once, in order to request a call back.

Example Sentences
  • Susan flashed Jessica, and then Jessica called her back, because Susan didn't have enough credit on her phone to make the call.
12 Definition

(of liquid) To evaporate suddenly. (See flash evaporation.)

13 Definition

To climb (a route) successfully on the first attempt.

14 Definition

To write to the memory of (an updatable component such as a BIOS chip or games cartridge).

15 Definition

(glassmaking) To cover with a thin layer, as objects of glass with glass of a different colour.

16 Definition

(glassmaking) To expand (blown glass) into a disc.

17 Definition

To send by some startling or sudden means.

18 Definition

To burst out into violence.

19 Definition

To perform a flash.

20 Definition

To release the pressure from a pressurized vessel.

21 Definition

To trick up in a showy manner.

22 Definition

To strike and throw up large bodies of water from the surface; to splash.

Adjective
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Expensive-looking and demanding attention; stylish; showy.

2 Definition

(of a person) Having plenty of ready money.

3 Definition

(of a person) Liable to show off expensive possessions or money.

4 Definition

Occurring very rapidly, almost instantaneously.

5 Definition

Relating to thieves and vagabonds.

Example Sentences
  • flash notes: counterfeit banknotes