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	flashing (flash\|ing) Pronunciation: /ˈflaʃɪŋ/ noun a strip of metal used to stop water penetrating the junction of a roof with another surface: flashings around chimneys [mass noun]: the lead flashing on the roof Origin: late 18th century: from the earlier synonym flash (of unknown origin) + -ing¹		Search results in the dictionary flash¹ flash over in flash¹ More results » More words in this category arris caryatid clerestory cookhouse denticulate fanlight fortalice helix naos nymphaeum pilaster portico rotunda talon trabeation Nearby Words flash welding flash-freeze flash-fry flashback flashboard flashbulb flashcube flasher flashgun flashing flashlight flashover flashpoint flashy flask flat ¹ flat ² flat arch flat file