flash

flash has 36 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 5.

Definitions

• v. i.. To burst or break forth with a sudden and transient flood of flame and light; as, the lighting flashes vividly; the powder flashed.
• v. i.. To break forth, as a sudden flood of light; to burst instantly and brightly on the sight; to show a momentary brilliancy; to come or pass like a flash.
• v. i.. To burst forth like a sudden flame; to break out violently; to rush hastily.
• v. t.. To send out in flashes; to cause to burst forth with sudden flame or light.
• v. t.. To convey as by a flash; to light up, as by a sudden flame or light; as, to flash a message along the wires; to flash conviction on the mind.
• v. t.. To cover with a thin layer, as objects of glass with glass of a different color. See Flashing, n., 3 (b).
• n.. To trick up in a showy manner.
• n.. To strike and throw up large bodies of water from the surface; to splash.
• n.. A sudden burst of light; a flood of light instantaneously appearing and disappearing; a momentary blaze; as, a flash of lightning.
• n.. A sudden and brilliant burst, as of wit or genius; a momentary brightness or show.
• n.. The time during which a flash is visible; an instant; a very brief period.
• n.. A preparation of capsicum, burnt sugar, etc., for coloring and giving a fictious strength to liquors.