(of light or an image) To bend back or mirror
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A sudden and brief burst of bright light
“A loud crash was heard behind them, followed by a bright flash of lightning.”
A sudden or brief manifestation or occurrence of something
“In a sudden flash of insight, I realized what he did not want me to know.”
A very short period of time
“In some ways, it felt like hours, yet it was over in a flash.”
A (usually sudden or fast) display of something
“This tedious essay could certainly do with a flash of wit.”
A report or announcement (of news)
“We were made aware of the incident by an evening news flash.”
Display intended to excite admiration or applause
“I suggest you lose the flash and concentrate on substance.”
A colored patch of cloth on a uniform used as the distinguishing emblem of a regiment, formation, or country
“The cloth patch was replaced by a black flash and a solid gold metal Winged Dagger emblem on top of it.”
A wonderful or astonishing person or thing
A short-lived glowing ball sometimes observed to float in the air and thought to consist of ionized gas associated with thunderstorms
Something that arouses activity or energy in someone or something
A long, narrow band or strip differing in colour or texture from the surface on either side of it
A fuss, uproar or commotion
An illuminating realization or discovery
Condition of favoring or liking
Great personal charm
Something created or imagined in the mind
A message transmitted by telegraph
Highest possible speed
A small or trace amount
The ability to understand something instinctively, without the need for conscious reasoning
An instance of looking, usually brief
Something which serves as a sign or evidence of something
A sudden sharp feeling or pain
A slight trembling movement or sound, especially one caused by a sudden strong emotion
A regular short, sharp sound, especially that made by a clock or watch
The action or faculty of remembering something learned or experienced
A published statement or the act of revealing something
A warning of danger
A phenomenon that is popular for a short period of time
The organization, identification, and interpretation of sensory information
To shine in a bright but brief, sudden, or intermittent way
“A shriek echoed around the hill as bright lights began to flash under the tree.”
To move or pass very quickly
“But Agu, who was watching him closely, had seen that scornful look flash across his face.”
To display, or make known, openly or publicly
“Electronic signs will flash instructions in large letters urging drivers to slow down.”
To make a conspicuous display of (something) so as to impress or attract attention
“He doesn't ever flash his wealth. You'd never know for a second that he was rich.”
To briefly expose one's body or undergarments, or part of it, in public
“She decided to flash some leg to garner attention from the paparazzi.”
To move about or around quickly and randomly
To hover an RFID device such as a smartcard over a receiver, often with a graphical user interface, in order to make a payment or gain access to the vehicle
To illuminate with light
Explode violently or flash like lightning
To know intuitively or by immediate perception
Call for electronically
(occur to) To reveal to one's mind or thoughts
To be visible, to be seen
To look over or scrutinize, especially a wide area
To see or perceive briefly or partially
To be an indication of
To remember or bring back to mind
(of light or an image) To bend back or mirror
Ostentatiously stylish or expensive
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