flash·ing (fl sh  ng)
n.
Sheet metal used to reinforce and weatherproof the joints and angles of a roof.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
flashing [ˈflæʃɪŋ]
n
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) a weatherproof material, esp thin sheet metal, used to cover the valleys between the slopes of a roof, the junction between a chimney and a roof, etc.
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003
flash•ing (ˈflæʃ ɪŋ)
n.
pieces of sheet metal or the like used to cover and protect certain joints and angles.
[1775–85]
Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
Thesaurus Legend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | flashing - a short vivid experience; "a flash of emotion swept over him"; "the flashings of pain were a warning"
experience - an event as apprehended; "a surprising experience"; "that painful experience certainly got our attention"
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| 2. | flashing - sheet metal shaped and attached to a roof for strength and weatherproofing
sheet metal - sheet of metal formed into a thin plate
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Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
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