flashing
Pronunciación: [/ˈflæʃɪŋ/]
Contexto: «lighting»
(noun) a brief, bright burst of light that appears suddenly and then disappears. Like when a camera flash goes off quickly.
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The flashing of lightning lit up the night sky.
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There was no flashing from the lighthouse, so the sailors couldn't see the shore.
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Did you see the flashing of fireworks last night?
Contexto: «construction»
(noun) Thin metal pieces used to cover joints or gaps in a building to prevent water from getting inside. These are usually shiny and reflect light.
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The roofer installed flashing around the chimney to keep rainwater out.
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The lack of flashing around the windows caused leaks during heavy rain.
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Do you know what flashing is used for in construction?
Contexto: «fashion»
(adjective) describing something that attracts attention by being bright, showy, or attention-grabbing.
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Her flashing jewelry caught everyone's eye at the party.
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His outfit was too plain and lacked any flashing accessories.
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Have you ever worn something flashing to an event?
Contexto: «communication»
(verb) to quickly show or display something, often for a short period of time.
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She was flashing her new phone to everyone at the table.
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He did not want to flash his ID card in public for security reasons.
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Why did she keep flashing her phone during the meeting?