Word: FLASHING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of FLASHING
- To cause to shine briefly or intermittently.
"He flashed the light at the water, trying to see what made the noise."
- To blink; to shine or illuminate intermittently.
"The light flashed on and off."
- To be visible briefly.
"The scenery flashed by quickly."
- A sudden blazing or bursting, as of fire or water.
- (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.
- 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.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "flashing" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "flashing", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FLASHING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FLASHING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FLASHING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FLASHING:
- # the flashing effect
- # master of flashing
- # playing with flashing
- # in terms of flashing
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