flashing
English
Etymology
(weatherproofing) From original flashing material of copper or aluminum that reflects flashes of sunlight.
Pronunciation
Audio (US) (file) - Rhymes: -æʃɪŋ
Noun
flashing (countable and uncountable, plural flashings)
- A sudden blazing or bursting, as of fire or water.
- (roofing) Components used to weatherproof or seal roof system edges at perimeters, penetrations, walls, expansion joints, valleys, drains and other places where the roof covering is interrupted or terminated.
- The process of getting rid of gaps on shelves by bringing products from the back of the shelf to the front to create a 'fuller' shelf.
- The blinking of a light source, such as a light bulb or computer's cursor.
- The incessant flashing of the neon sign kept the neighborhood awake.
- The exposing of one's naked body, or part of it, in public briefly (the action of the verb to flash).
- (jewellery) The use of rhodium plating to temporarily enhance a ring's durability and shine.
Derived terms
Derived terms
- apron flashing
- base flashing
- cap flashing
- channel flashing
- counterflashing
- flashing collar
- skirt flashing
- step flashing
Translations
weatherproofing
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blinking of a light source
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exposing one's naked body, or part of it
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Verb
flashing
- present participle of flash
See also
- streaking
- blinking
- flash mob