flashing

/ˈflæʃɪŋ/
/ˈflæʃɪŋ/
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Other forms: flashings

Definitions of flashing
  1. noun
    sheet metal shaped and attached to a roof for strength and weatherproofing
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    type of:
    sheet metal
    sheet of metal formed into a thin plate
  2. noun
    a short vivid experience
    “the flashings of pain were a warning”
    synonyms: flash
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    type of:
    experience
    an event as apprehended
Pronunciation
US
/ˈflæʃɪŋ/
UK
/ˈflæʃɪŋ/
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