flashing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of emitting light in a series of quick, intermittent bursts.

  - "The police car's lights were flashing as it drove through the intersection."
  - "The lighthouse began flashing its warning signal as the storm approached."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=558930"

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Synonyms

beep , glint

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flashing
dashing , splashing , crashing

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Variants

List of all variants of flashing that leads to same result
flashing , flashings , flash , flashed , flashes , flash back , flashed back , flashes back , flashing back

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Etymology

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From Old English 'fleosan' meaning 'to shine'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'flashing' is also used in photography to describe a series of images taken in quick succession.

2. In the early days of television, the image would 'flash' or flicker due to the limited technology available.

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Related Concepts

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1. Strobe light: A type of light that produces a rapid, repeated flash of light.

2. Flashing light: A light that emits intermittent bursts of light.

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Culture

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Flashing is often used in warning signals, such as traffic lights or emergency vehicles. It can also refer to a decorative or attention-grabbing use of lights, such as on a Christmas tree or in a nightclub.

How to Memorize "flashing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a light bulb turning on and off rapidly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flashing' with the idea of a light that is turning on and off quickly.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'F-L-A-S-H-I-N-G' to remember the meaning of the word: 'Flashing' is a 'Light' that is 'Always Starting and Halting Instantly, Never Glowing'.

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