noun

flashing

FLA-shihng

noun

Strips of metal used to seal joints on a roof against water, such as around chimneys or vents.

"The leak was traced to worn flashing around the chimney."

Repeated blinking of a light.

"The flashing of the smoke detector meant the battery was low."

How to Use Flashing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a blinking light, or the metal sealing strips used in roofing.

flashings plural

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The leak was traced to worn _____ around the chimney.

From flash + -ing; the roofing sense comes from the shiny, light-reflecting metal traditionally used.

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