Word: FLUSH
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Definition of FLUSH
- A group of birds that have suddenly started up from undergrowth, trees etc.
- To cause to take flight from concealment.
"The hunters flushed the tiger from the canebrake."
- To take suddenly to flight, especially from cover.
"A covey of quail flushed from the undergrowth."
- Smooth, even, aligned; not sticking out.
"Sand down the excess until it is flush with the surface."
- Wealthy or well off.
"He just got a bonus so he's flush today."
- Short for flush left and right; a body of text aligned with both its left and right margins.
- A sudden flowing; a rush which fills or overflows, as of water for cleansing purposes.
- Particularly, such a cleansing of a toilet.
- A suffusion of the face with blood, as from fear, shame, modesty, or intensity of feeling of any kind; a blush; a glow.
- To cleanse by flooding with generous quantities of a fluid.
"Flush the injury with plenty of water."
- Particularly, to cleanse a toilet by introducing a large amount of water.
- To become suffused with reddish color due to embarrassment, excitement, overheating, or other systemic disturbance, to blush.
"The damsel flushed at the scoundrel's suggestion."
- A hand consisting of all cards with the same suit.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "flush", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "flush" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
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
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FLUSH a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FLUSH worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FLUSH? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FLUSH:
- # the flush effect
- # master of flush
- # playing with flush
- # in terms of flush
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