Flash
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British pronunciation/flˈæʃ/
American pronunciation/ˈfɫæʃ/

Definition & Meaning of "flash"

to flash
01

to deliberately showcase or display something in a showy and attention-grabbing manner

Transitive: to flash a possession
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The entrepreneur flashed their luxury car collection on social media.
The fashion model walked down the runway, flashing an exquisite designer dress.
02

to shine brightly but temporarily

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Lightning flashed across the night sky during the storm.
The headlights of the car flashed briefly as it passed by.
03

to shine or radiate light or energy in a vibrant, lively, or passionate manner

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Her eyes flashed as she spoke about her upcoming adventure.
The performer 's smile flashed with genuine joy as the crowd applauded their performance.
04

to be seen for a short time

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The breaking news headline flashed across the television screen.
The advertisements flashed on the digital billboard, showcasing various products and services.
05

to move or pass with great speed, in a way that attracts attention

Intransitive: to flash to a direction
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The sports car flashed past us on the highway, leaving us in awe of its speed.
The shooting star flashed across the night sky.
06

to show or present information or an image on a screen for a short duration

Transitive: to flash information
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The news anchor flashed the breaking news headline on the screen.
The marketing team flashed the company logo during the commercial.
07

to apply or create a thin coating or layer of something on a surface

Transitive: to flash a surface
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The roofers flashed the chimney to prevent water from seeping into the attic during heavy rainfall.
Before installing the windows, the builders flashed the openings to ensure they were waterproof.
08

(climbing) to successfully complete a route on the first attempt, typically without prior knowledge or practice

Transitive: to flash a route
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He managed to flash the difficult route on his first try.
She was thrilled to flash the challenging boulder problem.
Flash
01

a sudden intense burst of radiant energy

02

a momentary brightness

03

a sudden, clear understanding or insight, often accompanied by a feeling of enlightenment

04

a short vivid experience

05

a device that produces a sudden burst of bright light to illuminate a scene and provide additional light for capturing an image

What is a "flash"?

A flash is a device used in photography to provide additional light when taking pictures, especially in low-light conditions or to brighten shadows. It emits a brief, intense burst of light to illuminate the subject and improve image exposure. Flashes can be built into the camera or used as external accessories, and they help ensure that subjects are well-lit and visible, even in dim environments.

06

a bright patch of color used for decoration or identification

07

a short news announcement concerning some on-going news story

08

a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate

09

a gaudy outward display

10

a moment or instance that occurs in a very short period of time, often quickly and unexpectedly

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The entire event was over in a flash, leaving everyone in awe of how quickly it passed.
The storm appeared and disappeared in a flash, barely giving time to prepare.
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tastelessly showy

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