Associations to the word «Flashing»

Wiktionary

FLASHING, noun. (roofing) Components used to weatherproof or seal roof system edges at perimeters, penetrations, walls, expansion joints, valleys, drains and other places where the roof covering is interrupted or terminated.
FLASHING, noun. The process of getting rid of gaps on shelves by bringing products from the back of the shelf to the front to create a 'fuller' shelf.
FLASHING, noun. The blinking of a light source, such as a light bulb or computer's cursor.
FLASHING, noun. The exposing of one's naked body, or part of it, in public briefly (the action of the verb to flash).
FLASHING, verb. Present participle of flash
FLASHING COLLAR, noun. (roofing) an accessory flashing used to cover and/or seal soil pipe vents and other penetrations through a roof (sometimes referred to as roof jack or flashing boot).

Dictionary definition

FLASHING, noun. A short vivid experience; "a flash of emotion swept over him"; "the flashings of pain were a warning".
FLASHING, noun. Sheet metal shaped and attached to a roof for strength and weatherproofing.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats