English · Word Candidate

flashing

/ˈflæʃɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: flashings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A sudden blazing or bursting, as of fire or water.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

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.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “flashing” mean?

A sudden blazing or bursting, as of fire or water.

Is “flashing” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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