Word: FLUSHES
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Definition of FLUSHES
- 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."
- 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
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "flushes" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "flushes" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
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 | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FLUSHES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FLUSHES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FLUSHES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FLUSHES:
- # the flushes effect
- # master of flushes
- # playing with flushes
- # in terms of flushes
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