Flush vs. Flash
Flushnoun
A group of birds that have suddenly started up from undergrowth, trees etc.
Flushnoun
A sudden flowing; a rush which fills or overflows, as of water for cleansing purposes.
Flushnoun
Particularly, such a cleansing of a toilet.
Flushnoun
A suffusion of the face with blood, as from fear, shame, modesty, or intensity of feeling of any kind; a blush; a glow.
Flushnoun
Any tinge of red colour like that produced on the cheeks by a sudden rush of blood.
Flushnoun
A sudden flood or rush of feeling; a thrill of excitement, animation, etc.
Flushnoun
(poker) A hand consisting of all cards with the same suit.
Flushverb
(transitive) To cause to take flight from concealment.
Flushverb
(intransitive) To take suddenly to flight, especially from cover.
Flushverb
(transitive) To cleanse by flooding with generous quantities of a fluid.
Flushverb
(transitive) Particularly, to cleanse a toilet by introducing a large amount of water.
Flushverb
(intransitive) To become suffused with reddish color due to embarrassment, excitement, overheating, or other systemic disturbance, to blush.
Flushverb
(transitive) To cause to blush.
Flushverb
To cause to be full; to flood; to overflow; to overwhelm with water.
Flushverb
(transitive) To excite, inflame.
Flushverb
To be cleansed by being flooded with generous quantities of water.
Flushverb
To clear (a buffer) of its contents.
Flushverb
To flow and spread suddenly; to rush.
Flushverb
To show red; to shine suddenly; to glow.
Flushverb
(masonry) To fill in (joints); to point the level; to make them flush.
Flushverb
To operate a placer mine, where the continuous supply of water is insufficient, by holding back the water, and releasing it periodically in a flood.
Flushverb
(mining) To fill underground spaces, especially in coal mines, with material carried by water, which, after drainage, constitutes a compact mass.
Flushadjective
Smooth, even, aligned; not sticking out.
Flushadjective
Wealthy or well off.
Flushadjective
(typography) Short for flush left and right; a body of text aligned with both its left and right margins.
Flushadjective
Full of vigour; fresh; glowing; bright.
Flushadjective
Affluent; abounding; well furnished or suppled; hence, liberal; prodigal.
Flushverb
To flow and spread suddenly; to rush; as, blood flushes into the face.
Flushverb
To become suddenly suffused, as the cheeks; to turn red; to blush.
Flushverb
To snow red; to shine suddenly; to glow.
Flushverb
To start up suddenly; to take wing as a bird.
Flushverb
To cause to be full; to flood; to overflow; to overwhelm with water; as, to flush the meadows; to flood for the purpose of cleaning; as, to flush a sewer.
Flushverb
To cause the blood to rush into (the face); to put to the blush, or to cause to glow with excitement.
Flushverb
To make suddenly or temporarily red or rosy, as if suffused with blood.
Flushverb
To excite; to animate; to stir.
Flushverb
To cause to start, as a hunter a bird.
Flushverb
To cause to flow; to draw water from, or pour it over or through (a pond, meadow, sewer, etc.); to cleanse by means of a rush of water.
Flushverb
To operate a placer mine, where the continuous supply of water is insufficient, by holding back the water, and releasing it periodically in a flood.
Flushnoun
A sudden flowing; a rush which fills or overflows, as of water for cleansing purposes.
Flushnoun
A suffusion of the face with blood, as from fear, shame, modesty, or intensity of feeling of any kind; a blush; a glow.
Flushnoun
Any tinge of red color like that produced on the cheeks by a sudden rush of blood; as, the flush on the side of a peach; the flush on the clouds at sunset.
Flushnoun
A sudden flood or rush of feeling; a thrill of excitement. animation, etc.; as, a flush of joy.
Flushnoun
A flock of birds suddenly started up or flushed.
Flushnoun
A hand of cards, all of the same suit; - especially significant in poker, where five cards of the same suit constitute a flush, which beats a straight but is beaten by a full house or four of a kind.
Flushadjective
Full of vigor; fresh; glowing; bright.
Flushadjective
Affluent; abounding; well furnished or suppled; hence, liberal; prodigal.
Flushadjective
Unbroken or even in surface; on a level with the adjacent surface; forming a continuous surface; as, a flush panel; a flush joint.
Flushadjective
Consisting of cards of one suit.
Flushadverb
So as to be level or even.
Flushnoun
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
Flushnoun
a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
Flushnoun
sudden brief sensation of heat (associated with menopause and some mental disorders)
Flushnoun
a poker hand with all 5 cards in the same suit
Flushnoun
the swift release of a store of affective force;
Flushnoun
a sudden rapid flow (as of water);
Flushnoun
sudden reddening of the face (as from embarrassment or guilt or shame or modesty)
Flushverb
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame;
Flushverb
flow freely;
Flushverb
make level or straight;
Flushverb
polish and make shiny;
Flushverb
rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid;
Flushverb
irrigate with water from a sluice;
Flushverb
cause to flow or flood with or as if with water;
Flushadjective
of a surface exactly even with an adjoining one, forming the same plane;
Flushadjective
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value;
Flushadverb
squarely or solidly;
Flushadverb
in the same plane;
Flushverb
(of a person's skin, face, etc.) become red and hot, typically as the result of illness or strong emotion
Flushverb
make red and hot
Flushverb
glow or cause to glow with warm colour or light
Flushverb
cleanse (something, especially a toilet) by causing large quantities of water to pass through it
Flushverb
(of a toilet) be cleansed by flushing
Flushverb
remove or dispose of (an object or substance) by flushing
Flushverb
cause (a liquid) to flow through something
Flushverb
drive (a bird, especially a game bird, or an animal) from its cover
Flushverb
cause to be revealed; force into the open
Flushverb
(of a plant) send out fresh shoots
Flushverb
fill in (a joint) level with a surface.
Flushnoun
a reddening of the face, skin, etc., typically caused by illness or strong emotion
Flushnoun
an area of warm colour or light
Flushnoun
a sudden rush of intense emotion
Flushnoun
a period when something is new or particularly fresh and vigorous
Flushnoun
a sudden abundance or spate of something
Flushnoun
a fresh growth of leaves, flowers, or fruit.
Flushnoun
an act of cleansing something, especially a toilet, with a sudden flow of water
Flushnoun
the device used for flushing a toilet
Flushnoun
denoting a type of toilet that has a flushing device.
Flushnoun
a sudden flow
Flushnoun
the action of driving an animal or game bird from its cover
Flushnoun
(in poker or brag) a hand of cards all of the same suit.
Flushnoun
a piece of wet ground over which water flows without being confined to a definite channel.
Flushadjective
completely level or even with another surface
Flushadjective
(of printed text) not indented or protruding
Flushadjective
(of a door) having a smooth surface, without indented or protruding panels or mouldings.
Flushadjective
having plenty of something, especially money
Flushadjective
(of money) plentiful
Flushadverb
so as to be level or even
Flushadverb
so as to be directly centred; squarely
Flashverb
To briefly illuminate a scene.
Flashverb
To blink; to shine or illuminate intermittently.
Flashverb
To be visible briefly.
Flashverb
To make visible briefly.
Flashverb
To briefly, and in most cases inadvertently, expose one's naked body or underwear, or part of it, in public. Contrast streak.
Flashverb
To show or expose an "inappropriate" part of the body to someone for humorous reasons or as an act of contempt.
Flashverb
(figurative) To break forth like a sudden flood of light; to show a momentary brilliance.
Flashverb
To flaunt; to display in a showy manner.
Flashverb
To communicate quickly.
Flashverb
To move, or cause to move, suddenly.
Flashverb
(transitive) To telephone a person, only allowing the phone to ring once, in order to request a call back.
Flashverb
To evaporate suddenly. flash evaporation.}}
Flashverb
To climb (a route) successfully on the first attempt.
Flashverb
(computing) To write to the memory of an updatable component such as a BIOS chip or games cartridge.
Flashverb
(glassmaking) To cover with a thin layer, as objects of glass with glass of a different colour.
Flashverb
(juggling) To perform a flash.
Flashverb
(metallurgy) To release the pressure from a pressurized vessel.
Flashverb
To trick up in a showy manner.
Flashverb
To strike and throw up large bodies of water from the surface; to splash.
Flashnoun
A sudden, short, temporary burst of light.
Flashnoun
A very short amount of time.
Flashnoun
A flashlight; an electric torch.
Flashnoun
(figuratively) A sudden and brilliant burst, as of genius or wit.
Flashnoun
Material left around the edge of a moulded part at the parting line of the mould.
Flashnoun
The strips of bright cloth or buttons worn around the collars of market traders.
Flashnoun
(juggling) A pattern where each prop is thrown and caught only once.
Flashnoun
(linguistics) A language, created by a minority to maintain cultural identity, that cannot be understood by the ruling class.
Flashnoun
(photography) a device used to produce a flash of artificial light to help illuminate a scene
Flashnoun
(archaic) A preparation of capsicum, burnt sugar, etc., for colouring liquor to make it look stronger.
Flashnoun
(military) A form of military insignia.
Flashnoun
A pool.
Flashnoun
(engineering) A reservoir and sluiceway beside a navigable stream, just above a shoal, so that the stream may pour in water as boats pass, and thus bear them over the shoal.
Flashadjective
Expensive-looking and demanding attention; stylish; showy.
Flashadjective
Having plenty of ready money.
Flashadjective
Liable to show off expensive possessions or money.
Flashadjective
Occurring very rapidly, almost instantaneously.
Flashverb
To burst or break forth with a sudden and transient flood of flame and light; as, the lighting flashes vividly; the powder flashed.
Flashverb
To break forth, as a sudden flood of light; to burst instantly and brightly on the sight; to show a momentary brilliancy; to come or pass like a flash.
Flashverb
To burst forth like a sudden flame; to break out violently; to rush hastily.
Flashverb
To send out in flashes; to cause to burst forth with sudden flame or light.
Flashverb
To convey as by a flash; to light up, as by a sudden flame or light; as, to flash a message along the wires; to flash conviction on the mind.
Flashverb
To cover with a thin layer, as objects of glass with glass of a different color. See Flashing, n., 3 (b).
Flashverb
To trick up in a showy manner.
Flashverb
To strike and throw up large bodies of water from the surface; to splash.
Flashnoun
A sudden burst of light; a flood of light instantaneously appearing and disappearing; a momentary blaze; as, a flash of lightning.
Flashnoun
A sudden and brilliant burst, as of wit or genius; a momentary brightness or show.
Flashnoun
The time during which a flash is visible; an instant; a very brief period.
Flashnoun
A preparation of capsicum, burnt sugar, etc., for coloring and giving a fictitious strength to liquors.
Flashnoun
a lamp for providing intense momentary light to take a photograph; as, to take a picture without a flash.
Flashnoun
Same as flashlight.
Flashnoun
A short news item providing recently received and usually preliminary information about an event that is considered important enough to interrupt normal broadcasting or other news delivery services; also called a news flash or bulletin.
Flashnoun
Slang or cant of thieves and prostitutes.
Flashnoun
A pool.
Flashnoun
A reservoir and sluiceway beside a navigable stream, just above a shoal, so that the stream may pour in water as boats pass, and thus bear them over the shoal.
Flashadjective
Showy, but counterfeit; cheap, pretentious, and vulgar; as, flash jewelry; flash finery.
Flashadjective
Wearing showy, counterfeit ornaments; vulgarly pretentious; as, flash people; flash men or women; - applied especially to thieves, gamblers, and prostitutes that dress in a showy way and wear much cheap jewelry.
Flashnoun
a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
Flashnoun
a momentary brightness
Flashnoun
a short vivid experience;
Flashnoun
a sudden brilliant understanding;
Flashnoun
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye blink or the heart to beat);
Flashnoun
a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
Flashnoun
a short news announcement concerning some on-going news story
Flashnoun
a bright patch of color used for decoration or identification;
Flashnoun
a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph
Flashverb
gleam or glow intermittently;
Flashverb
appear briefly;
Flashverb
display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously;
Flashverb
make known or cause to appear with great speed;
Flashverb
run or move very quickly or hastily;
Flashverb
expose or show briefly;
Flashverb
protect by covering with a thin sheet of metal;
Flashverb
emit a brief burst of light;
Flashadjective
tastelessly showy;
Flashverb
shine in a bright but brief, sudden, or intermittent way
Flashverb
cause to shine briefly or suddenly
Flashverb
shine or show a light to send (a signal)
Flashverb
give (a swift look)
Flashverb
(of a person's eyes) indicate sudden emotion, especially anger
Flashverb
move or pass very quickly
Flashverb
send (news or information) swiftly by means of telegraphy or telecommunications
Flashverb
display (information or an image) suddenly on a television or computer screen or electronic sign, typically briefly or repeatedly
Flashverb
(of information or an image) be displayed briefly or repeatedly on a screen
Flashverb
hold up or show (something, often proof of one's identity) quickly before replacing it
Flashverb
make a conspicuous display of (something) so as to impress or attract attention
Flashverb
(of a man) show one's genitals briefly in public.
Flashnoun
a sudden brief burst of bright light
Flashnoun
a patch or sudden display of a bright colour
Flashnoun
a coloured patch of cloth on a uniform used as the distinguishing emblem of a regiment, formation, or country
Flashnoun
a coloured band on the packaging of a product used to catch the consumer's eye
Flashnoun
a pre-drawn design for a tattoo.
Flashnoun
a sudden or brief manifestation or occurrence of something
Flashnoun
a newsflash.
Flashnoun
a camera attachment that produces a brief very bright light, used for taking photographs in poor light
Flashnoun
a platform for producing and displaying animation and video in web browsers.
Flashnoun
ostentatious stylishness or display of wealth
Flashnoun
excess plastic or metal forced between facing surfaces as two halves of a mould close up, forming a thin projection on the finished object
Flashnoun
a rush of water, especially down a weir to take a boat over shallows.
Flashnoun
a water-filled hollow formed by subsidence, especially any of those due to rock salt extraction in or near Cheshire in central England
Flashadjective
ostentatiously stylish or expensive
Flashadjective
ostentatiously displaying one's wealth
Flashadjective
relating to the language used by criminals or prostitutes.
