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flashing

flas·hing

UK/ˈflæʃɪŋ/ US/ˈflæʃɪŋ/ fairly common
noun (2) adjective (1)

noun

1.

a short vivid experience

  • “a flash of emotion swept over him”
  • “the flashings of pain were a warning”
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2.

sheet metal shaped and attached to a roof for strength and weatherproofing

adjective

1.

emitting light in sudden short or intermittent bursts

  • “flashing lightning and roaring thunder”
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Origin

From flash + -ing. * (weatherproofing): From original flashing material of copper or aluminum that reflects flashes of sunlight.

Phrases

  • apron flashing
  • base flashing
  • cap flashing
  • channel flashing
  • chimney flashing
  • flashing collar
  • flashing lane
  • skirt flashing

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