flashing
/ˈflæʃɪŋ/
noun
- A strip of material (often metal) used to make a roof or wall waterproof, especially around joints or openings.
- Water damage occurred because the flashing on the window was old and cracked.
- Copper flashing is expensive but lasts a long time.
- The roofer installed new flashing around the chimney to prevent leaks.
adjective
- Shining or giving out light in sudden, brief bursts.
- A flashing sign outside the store advertised a big sale.
- The flashing lights of the ambulance warned cars to pull over.
- The lighthouse had a flashing beacon that could be seen for miles.
verb
- Present participle of flash: to shine or give out light in sudden, brief bursts.
- The camera was flashing repeatedly during the fashion show.
- He kept flashing his headlights to signal the other driver.
- Lightning was flashing across the dark sky all night.