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The correct spelling is flash.
How to pronounce flash
/flæʃ/
nounIPA: /flæʃ/
Say it like: Fla-sh
The correct spelling is flash. A device that produces a short flash of light to help illuminate a scene, mostly for night-time or indoors photography. For example: "I just got my first commando flash."
Usage Examples
“I just got my first commando flash.”
“He flashed the light at the water, trying to see what made the noise.”
“The light flashed on and off.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A device that produces a short flash of light to help illuminate a scene, mostly for night-time or indoors photography.
- 2.A sudden, short, temporary burst of light.
- 3.A very short amount of time.
- 4.A flashlight; an electric torch.
- 5.A sudden and brilliant burst, as of genius or wit.
verb
- 1.To cause to shine briefly or intermittently.
- 2.To blink; to shine or illuminate intermittently.
- 3.To be visible briefly.
- 4.To make visible briefly.
- 5.To briefly, and often unintentionally, expose one's naked body or underwear, or part of it, in public. (Contrast streak.)
adjective
- 1.Expensive-looking and demanding attention; stylish; showy.
- 2.(of a person) Having plenty of ready money.
- 3.(of a person) Liable to show off expensive possessions or money.
- 4.Occurring very rapidly, almost instantaneously.
- 5.Relating to thieves and vagabonds.
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