flashing

(noun) a short vivid experience. Synonyms: flash. Examples: "A flash of emotion swept over him." "The flashings of pain were a warning."

(noun) sheet metal shaped and attached to a roof for strength and weatherproofing.

(verb) gleam or glow intermittently. Synonyms: flash, blink, wink, twinkle, winkle. Examples: "The lights were flashing."

(verb) appear briefly. Synonyms: flash. Examples: "The headlines flashed on the screen."

(verb) display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously. Synonyms: flaunt, flash, show off, ostentate, swank. Examples: "He showed off his new sports car."

(verb) make known or cause to appear with great speed. Synonyms: flash. Examples: "The latest intelligence is flashed to all command posts."

(verb) run or move very quickly or hastily. Synonyms: dart, dash, scoot, scud, flash, shoot. Examples: "She dashed into the yard."

(verb) expose or show briefly. Synonyms: flash. Examples: "He flashed a $100 bill."

(verb) protect by covering with a thin sheet of metal. Synonyms: flash. Examples: "Flash the roof."

(verb) emit a brief burst of light. Synonyms: flash. Examples: "A shooting star flashed and was gone."