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flash

flash / flash / flash / flash / To produce a sudden, brief burst of light. / To show something quickly and briefly to someone. / flash / flash
NounTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Meanings

Nounflash

A sudden, brief burst of bright light.

"A flash of lightning lit up the night sky."

Nounflash

A sudden, brief feeling or thought.

"She had a sudden flash of inspiration."

Nounflash

A device used in photography to produce a burst of artificial light.

"The photographer used a flash to brighten the indoor shot."

Nounflash

A brief, sudden movement or appearance.

"I caught a flash of red as the car sped past."

Transitive VerbTo produce a sudden, brief burst of light.
[~ something]

The lighthouse flashes a beam across the water.

Transitive VerbTo show something quickly and briefly to someone.
[~ something]

The security guard asked him to flash his ID card.

Intransitive Verbflash

To shine brightly for a short time.

"The warning light began to flash rapidly."

Intransitive Verbflash

To smile broadly and suddenly.

"He flashed a confident grin at the crowd."

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