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Rapid flooding of low-lying areas
A flash flood is a rapid flooding of low-lying areas: washes, rivers, dry lakes, and depressions. It may be caused by heavy rain associated with a severe
Flash_flood
Natural disaster in Texas, U.S.
4, after significant rainfall accumulated across Central Texas. Six flash flood emergencies, which included the cities of Kerrville and Mason, were issued
July 2025 Central Texas floods
July_2025_Central_Texas_floods
Flood-prone region of Texas
Flash Flood Alley is an area of Central Texas that is considered the most flash-flood prone region in the United States. People don't realize what [the
Flash_Flood_Alley
Weather warning indicating observed or imminent flash flooding in the warned area
to alert the public that a flash flood is imminent or occurring in the warned area. A flash flood is a sudden, violent flood after a heavy rain, or occasionally
Flash_flood_warning
Fatal flooding in India
The 2025 Uttarakhand flash flood occurred on 5 August 2025 in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, India. The disaster killed at least five people and left more than
2025_Uttarakhand_flash_flood
of notable flash floods summarizes the most widely reported events. List of deadliest floods List of major dam failures 2021 European floods "19 February"
List_of_flash_floods
British crime mystery thriller TV series by Mick Ford (2024, 2026)
police officer investigating the death of an unidentified man after a flash flood strikes a small English town. The first series commenced airing on 10
After_the_Flood_(TV_series)
Canadian weather presenter
Janice Dean (born May 9, 1970) is a Canadian-born American weather presenter, television show host, and author based in New York City. She currently is
Janice_Dean
Floods in Pakistan
to inform Pakistan of the floods instead of the Permanent Indus Commission as stated in the treaty. Heavy and flash flooding in northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
2025_Pakistan_floods
Natural disaster in Northeast India
(2018-09-26). "Glacial lake flood keeps disaster managers on toes in Sikkim". BusinessLine. Retrieved 2023-10-06. "Sikkim flash floods | Over half the area drained:
2023_Sikkim_flash_floods
Weather watch indicating conditions favorable of the development of flash flooding
A flash flood watch (SAME code: FFA; also referred as a "green box" by meteorologists) is severe weather watch product of the National Weather Service
Flash_flood_watch
Natural disaster
Ranch, which is near Cimarron, New Mexico, United States, causing a flash flood. The flood also affected some other nearby areas in Colfax County that morning
2015 Philmont Scout Ranch flash flood
2015_Philmont_Scout_Ranch_flash_flood
Storm warning phrase
has been used for non-convective weather hazards such as exceptional flash flooding, or a wildfire. PDS watches and warnings are uncommon. From 1996 to
Particularly dangerous situation
Particularly_dangerous_situation
major flash flooding. Throughout the overnight hours of July 12 into the next day, several flash flood warnings were issued, including a flash flood emergency
Floods in the United States (2000–present)
Floods_in_the_United_States_(2000–present)
Landform in the Navajo Nation, Arizona
Antelope Canyon was formed by the erosion of Navajo Sandstone due to flash flooding and other sub-aerial processes. Rainwater, especially during monsoon
Antelope_Canyon
Scouting America high adventure base in New Mexico
heavy rain occurred in a great portion of Philmont, causing a flash flood. The flood also affected some other nearby areas in Colfax County that morning
Philmont_Scout_Ranch
2012 studio album by Enter Shikari
A Flash Flood of Colour is the third studio album by the English rock band Enter Shikari, and was produced by Dan Weller. The album was recorded in May
A_Flash_Flood_of_Colour
Weather warning indicating areal flooding has been observed or is imminent
If flooding occurs, a flood warning or flash flood warning would be issued, and immediate action should be taken. A flood warning or flash flood warning
Flood_warning
Water overflow submerging usually-dry land
urban flooding sometimes known as flash flooding. Tidal flooding may include elements of both river and coastal flooding processes in estuary areas. There
Flood
Flood event in 2023
destructive and significant flash flood event occurring in the Northeastern United States beginning from July 9 to 29, 2023. The floods were caused by slow-moving
July 2023 Northeastern United States floods
July_2023_Northeastern_United_States_floods
Hyderabad floods 2020 Zagreb flash flood 2020 North Luwu flash flood 2021 Evros floods 2021 Uttarakhand floods 2021 eastern Australia floods 2021 central
List_of_floods
Private summer camp in Texas, US
single eight-week session each summer. In July 1932, the camp suffered a flash flood which washed away several cabins, but no fatalities were reported. In
Camp_Mystic
River in Texas, United States
area around it known as Texas Hill Country, is prone to flash flooding. Its nickname is Flash Flood Alley. The upper part, in the Texas Hill Country, is
Guadalupe_River_(Texas)
Cloudburst and flash flood disaster in Jammu and Kashmir, India
On 14 August 2025, a flash flood occurred in Chositi (also spelled Chashoti), a village in the Kishtwar district of India-administered Jammu and Kashmir
2025 Kishtwar district flash flood
2025_Kishtwar_district_flash_flood
July 2017 flood in Arizona, US
The 2017 Ellison Creek flooding or mostly known as the 2017 Payson flash floods occurred on July 15, 2017, near Payson, Arizona, in the Water Wheel Falls
2017_Payson_flash_floods
English rock band
and debuted on the UK Albums Chart at number 16; while their third, A Flash Flood of Colour, was released on 16 Jan 2012 and debuted on the chart at number
Enter_Shikari
deadliest floods worldwide, with a minimum of 60 deaths. 1.^Some reports list as many as 12,000 dead.[citation needed] List of floods List of flash floods List
List_of_deadliest_floods
1999 natural disaster in Venezuela
December 1999 (over the course of 10 days), when torrential rains caused flash floods and debris flows that killed tens of thousands of people, destroyed thousands
Vargas_tragedy
1889 disaster in Pennsylvania
54 billion in 2024) in damage. By loss of life it was by far the worst flash flood in U.S. history. The American Red Cross, led by Clara Barton and with
Johnstown_Flood
Storm characterized by lightning
thunderstorms is mainly inflicted by downburst winds, large hailstones, and flash flooding caused by heavy precipitation. Stronger thunderstorm cells are capable
Thunderstorm
1919 accident in Massachusetts, United States
The Great Molasses Flood, also known as the Boston Molasses Disaster, was a disaster that occurred on January 15, 1919, in the North End neighborhood
Great_Molasses_Flood
List of floods occurred in Singapore
are inundated by floods, usually in the form of flash floods that came about due to intense rainfall over a short period of time. Floods in Singapore are
Floods_in_Singapore
rainfall occurred from the 10th to the 12th of August, and multiple flash flood warnings were issued by the General Directorate of Meteorology. Some
Floods_in_Turkey
1996 flash flood that hit Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec, Canada
being considered for merging. › The Saguenay flood (French: Déluge du Saguenay) was a series of flash floods on July 19 and 20, 1996 that hit the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Saguenay_flood
2023 storm in the Mediterranean Sea
September 2023. Archived from the original on 7 September 2023. "Libya: Flood update Flash Update No.7 (23 September 2023) (as of 4pm local time) [EN/AR]". reliefweb
Storm_Daniel
2003 natural disaster in Kansas, United States
The Jacobs Creek flood, also referred to as the Kansas Turnpike flash flood, was a flash flood of the Jacobs Creek that occurred on the night of August
Jacobs_Creek_flood
Atlantic tropical storm in 2001
issued 47 flash flood warnings. With an average lead time of 39 minutes, the National Weather Service in New Orleans/Baton Rouge issued 87 flash flood warnings
Tropical_Storm_Allison
Atlantic tropical storm in 2026
Arthur was a short-lived and disorganized tropical cyclone that brought flash flooding and tornadoes to portions of the Southern United States. The first named
Tropical_Storm_Arthur_(2026)
2008 flash flood in New Zealand
The Mangatepopo Canyon disaster was a flash flood that occurred on 15 April 2008 in the central North Island of New Zealand. Students and staff from Elim
Mangatepopo_Canyon_disaster
Terminology used by the National Weather Service to describe severe weather in the US
populated area. Flash flood emergency FFS – A flash flood emergency is a high-end usage of the flash flood warning. The flash flood emergency term is
Severe weather terminology (United States)
Severe_weather_terminology_(United_States)
Flood in Indian sub-continent
flash floods forced Indian authorities to open dams on several rivers flowing into both Indian and Pakistani Punjab, leading to widespread flooding in
2025_India–Pakistan_floods
an extratropical cyclone, causing catastrophic river and flash flooding. Widespread flooding affected many areas, shutting down numerous roads, halting
Effects of Hurricane Ida in the Northeastern United States
Effects_of_Hurricane_Ida_in_the_Northeastern_United_States
Weather warning indicating an observed severe thunderstorm
rainfall rate. Others may instead issue a flood advisory or in the case of the National Weather Service, a flash flood warning. A severe thunderstorm warning
Severe_thunderstorm_warning
Floods that occurred in Northern India in 2013
due to the floods, damaged several houses and structures, killing those who were trapped. The heavy rains resulted in large flash floods and massive
2013_North_India_floods
Dry watercourse with flow after rain
that temporarily or seasonally fills and flows after sufficient rain. Flash floods are common in arroyos following thunderstorms. It is akin to the Catalan
Arroyo_(watercourse)
City in Utah, United States
operate, as the de facto law enforcement arm of the FLDS Church." During a flash flood on September 14, 2015, at least 12 members of two related families from
Hildale,_Utah
Category 5 Atlantic hurricane in 2025
rainbands produced heavy rains over the island, leading to severe and deadly flash floods and landslides. Jamaica saw catastrophic damage from Melissa, with several
Hurricane_Melissa
United States tornado outbreak and flash flood event
widespread and devastating tornado outbreak and historic, life-threatening flash flooding across much of the Southern and Midwestern United States. The Storm
Tornado outbreak and floods of April 2–7, 2025
Tornado_outbreak_and_floods_of_April_2–7,_2025
River in India and Bangladesh
Retrieved 4 October 2023. "Sikkim dam washed away in 10 minutes after flash flood: Official". Hindustan Times. 4 October 2023. Archived from the original
Teesta_River
The Somali Flash Floods are a group of flash floods that occur annually in the country of Somalia. The floods are a result of the Gu rains, which is the
Somali_Flash_Floods
tornado". WSDU. Retrieved June 18, 2026. Athina Morris (June 18, 2026). "Flash flood warning in effect for parts of St. Tammany Parish, Pearl River County"
Tornadoes_of_2026
prompted flood and flash flood warnings throughout Central and Southern California. The remnants of Mario prompted flood and flash flood warnings throughout
2025_Pacific_hurricane_season
Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood
For example, an encounter with King Kong (King Kong 360), a simulated flash flood, an 8.3 earthquake, and a short encounter with Jaws. King Kong 360 (2010)
Studio_Tour
Place in New Mexico, United States
in the cooler elevations at Ghost Ranch in summer. On July 7, 2015, a flash flood occurred in Ghost Ranch due to severe weather, and destroyed several
Ghost_Ranch
Long, narrow canyon with steep walls
and particularly the Colorado Plateau. Slot canyons are subject to flash flooding and commonly contain unique ecological communities that are distinct
Slot_canyon
Topics referred to by the same term
tornado outbreak Major floods caused by Hurricane Harvey in 2017 July 2025 Central Texas floods Flash Flood Alley Texas Flood (disambiguation) This disambiguation
Texas_flooding
Severe weather statement indicating an observed violent tornado in the warned area
has also led to the development of the flash flood emergency which is similarly employed when severe flash floods threaten populated areas. The term was
Tornado_emergency
Heavy rain and flooding in Kolkata, India
cloudburst occurred in Kolkata, India, causing widespread waterlogging and flash floods around the city. The incident caused 9 deaths in Kolkata and 2 deaths
September 2025 Kolkata cloudburst
September_2025_Kolkata_cloudburst
District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan
to flash floods in the district. Other villages affected severely included Pir Baba, Qadar Nagar, and Chagharzi. The destruction caused by the flash flood
Buner_District
Category 5 Atlantic hurricane in 2024
under a flood watch and eight under a flood advisory. Heavy rainfall in Southwest and Central Michigan resulted in localized flash flooding, power outages
Hurricane_Beryl
Flash flood in Kenya on 29 April
region of the Great Rift Valley that is susceptible to flash floods. The water ministry said the flood carried away the railway embankment and poured downstream
2024_Mai_Mahiu_flash_flood
Fatal series of natural disasters
lakes prevented Milton Keynes from suffering significantly, apart from a flash flood of Stony Stratford High Street from the River Ouse. On 24 July, four
2007_United_Kingdom_floods
Weather event in the United States
river flooding and flash flooding effects. The torrential rain resulted in frequent flash-flooding. One-third of all flash-flooding reports during April
Tornado outbreak of May 20–23, 2019
Tornado_outbreak_of_May_20–23,_2019
Flood in India
received a heavy amount of rainfall which caused flash flooding. In addition to people lost to these floods, other rain-related incidents such as collapsed
2019_Pune_flood
Category 4 Atlantic hurricane in 2021
on September 5. The precursor to Ida caused catastrophic and deadly flash flooding in Venezuela. Ida knocked down palm trees and destroyed many homes in
Hurricane_Ida
Natural disaster in northern India
2012 Himalayan flash floods are the floods that occurred on the midnight of 3 August 2012 in the Himalayan region of Northern Indian states. Many were
2012_Himalayan_flash_floods
Persian Gulf, causing flash flooding across the region. Several states recorded nearly a year's worth of rain in a single day. The floods had a significant
2024_Persian_Gulf_floods
capacity in 24 hours. These torrential downpours resulted in widespread flash flooding that inundated homes, destroyed critical road infrastructure, and forced
Weather_of_2026
June 2010 flash flood in Arkansas, USA
weather event is being considered for merging. › The 2010 Arkansas floods were flash floods that killed at least 20 people near Langley, Arkansas, United States
2010_Arkansas_floods
Fire whirl, also called firenado and fire tornado Floods Flash flood Coastal flooding Tidal flooding Storm surge Harmful algal bloom Blue green algae Red
List of severe weather phenomena
List_of_severe_weather_phenomena
Disaster in Pakistan
to flooding in a tributary of the Kunhar River. 12 people were also killed in flooding in different areas of Dera Ismail Khan due to flash floods from
2022_Pakistan_floods
2013 natural disaster in Colorado, United States
numerous flash floods, property destruction and loss of life. Colorado has a semi-arid climate and a history of flash flooding. The earliest recorded flood in
2013_Colorado_floods
2025. Midland County Flash Flood Event Report. ncei.noaa.gov (Report). Retrieved December 5, 2025. Brewster County Flash Flood Event Report. ncei.noaa
2025 Atlantic hurricane season
2025_Atlantic_hurricane_season
Flood in Oregon, United States
The Heppner flood of 1903 was a major flash flood along Willow Creek responsible for destroying a large portion of Heppner, Oregon, United States, on
Heppner_flood_of_1903
River in India
caused large-scale landslides in the area. 137 separate incidents of 'flash-flood induced debris' were charted within the Kedarnath valley. Downstream
Mandakini_River
The history of flooding in Canada includes floods caused by snowmelt runoff or freshet flooding, storm-rainfall and "flash flooding", ice jams during ice
History_of_flooding_in_Canada
on 15 June 2009 and peaked at number 16. Their third studio album A Flash Flood of Colour was released on 16 January 2012 and debuted at number 4. Their
Enter_Shikari_discography
Natural disaster in New Zealand
A flash flood on the Waiau Stream at Kopuawhara in New Zealand on 19 February 1938 destroyed a railway construction workers camp killing 20 men and one
Kopuawhara flash flood of 1938
Kopuawhara_flash_flood_of_1938
River in northwest India
flattened by the rain water. The worst flood happened in 2006, when the desert region received heavy rain. Flash floods caused water levels to rise to as high
Luni_River
2024 weather disaster in Spain
the flood risk, the hotter recent summers made the soil drier, reducing the ground's ability to soak up water, which facilitates flash flooding. Scientists
2024_Spanish_floods
Coastal village and fishing port in south Cornwall, England
pounds for Cancer Research. On 18 July 2017 the village was hit by a flash flood. Roads were blocked and hailstones the size of 50 pence pieces (30 mm)
Coverack
U.S. natural disaster in 2009
85°45′36″W / 38.254°N 85.760°W / 38.254; -85.760 On August 4, 2009, a flash flood occurred and impacted Louisville and portions of the surrounding Kentuckiana
2009_Kentuckiana_flash_flood
Category 5 Atlantic hurricane in 2004
County, Georgia Flash Flood Event Report". National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved January 13, 2026. "Gilmer County, Georgia Flash Flood Event Report"
Hurricane_Ivan
2023 flood event in New York
a considerable flash flood warning for Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens as heavy rain fell throughout the region. Additionally, flood warnings covered
September 2023 New York floods
September_2023_New_York_floods
October 2, 2011. Retrieved September 6, 2009. "Puerto Rico Event Report: Flash Flood". National Climatic Data Center. 2010. Retrieved January 20, 2010.{{cite
List of Puerto Rico hurricanes
List_of_Puerto_Rico_hurricanes
Deadly flood in Texas, U.S. in 1987
is being considered for merging. › The 1987 Guadalupe River flood was a major flash flood that occurred along the Guadalupe River in the U.S. state of
1987_Guadalupe_River_flood
least 50 missing after flash floods in Indian town". Khaleej times. 5 August 2025. "Uttarakhand flash floods". 5 August 2025. "Flooding cancels last day of
Weather_of_2025
Town in Uttarakhand, India
The town suffered extensive destruction during the June 2013 from the flash floods caused by torrential rains in Uttarakhand. The name "Kedarnath" means
Kedarnath
2018 flood in Maryland, United States
catastrophic flash flood event underway in Ellicott City — the second in two years". The Washington Post. Magill, Kate (May 21, 2018). "High-tech flood monitoring
2018_Central_Maryland_Flood
Natural disasters in South Asia
Richard Davies. "Afghanistan – Flash Floods Leave 11 Dead, Homes Destroyed". Richard Davies. "Afghanistan – Flash Floods Death Toll Rises to 145". Zaman
2020_South_Asian_floods
Natural disaster event in Queensland, Australia
houses and businesses inundated by flood waters. The city of Toowoomba, in the Darling Downs, was hit by flash flooding after more than 160 millimetres (6
2010–2011_Queensland_floods
Weather event in the United States
eastern Canada. This resulted in widespread river and lakeshore flooding and flash flooding, which frequently interfered with emergency crews responding
Tornado outbreak of May 25–30, 2019
Tornado_outbreak_of_May_25–30,_2019
2025 tornado outbreak and derecho
producing widespread destructive winds, numerous tornadoes, large hail, and flash flooding. The multi-day severe weather event impacted the Great Plains, Upper
Tornado outbreak and derecho of June 19–22, 2025
Tornado_outbreak_and_derecho_of_June_19–22,_2025
2016 flood in West Virginia and Virginia, USA
12 hours, resulting in a flood that was among the deadliest in West Virginia history. It was also the deadliest flash flood event in the United States
2016_West_Virginia_flood
1976 flood in Colorado
1 m). A flash flood warning was issued at 23:00 CDT, but the timing of this was criticized because it was issued several hours after the floods began.
1976_Big_Thompson_River_flood
Atlantic tropical storm in 2025
inches (250 mm) in Alamance, Chatham, and Orange counties. Significant flash flooding took place across central North Carolina late on July 6. Losses totaled
Tropical_Storm_Chantal_(2025)
threat to California from tropical cyclones is rainfall, which can cause flash flooding when the precipitation accumulates quickly enough. Former Hurricane
List_of_California_hurricanes
Census-designated place in Maryland, United States
historic Ellicott City ravaged by flash flood". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 31, 2016. "A catastrophic flash flood event underway in Ellicott City
Ellicott_City,_Maryland
county, including extreme rainfall and flash flood emergencies. Flooding in the area was worsened by flash flooding from days prior to Helene and tornado
Effects of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina
Effects_of_Hurricane_Helene_in_North_Carolina
List of American regional weather events
is common for Post-tropical cyclones to produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding either in the NYC metropolitan area, Long Island, or Upstate New York
List_of_New_York_hurricanes
FLASH FLOOD
FLASH FLOOD
Girl/Female
Australian, Biblical, Christian
Flesh; Relationship
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Another Name for God
Boy/Male
Muslim
Another name of God
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Telugu
Lightening Flash
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Flash of Light
Girl/Female
French
Flesh - colored.
Girl/Female
American, British, English, Hebrew
A Flash; Lightning
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name from Middle English flasshe ‘pool’, ‘marsh’. This is thought to be from Old Danish flask ‘swamp’, ‘swampy grassland’, ‘shallow water’.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : variant spelling of Flasch.Possibly an Americanized spelling of German Flasch.
Boy/Male
Indian
Flash of light
Girl/Female
American, British, English
Flash of Lightning
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Shining; A Horse of the Sun; A Sage Extolled in Rig Veda; A Sage whom Indra Helped Against Surya
Boy/Male
Tamil
Flash, Blowing, Opening
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Sindhi, Tamil
A Flash of Light
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Jain, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Telugu
Flash; Blowing; Opening
Boy/Male
Muslim
Flash of light
Girl/Female
Indian, Sanskrit
A Flash of Lightening
Girl/Female
Tamil
Vidyutprabha | விதà¯à®¯à¯à®¤à®ªà¯à®°à®ªà®¾
Lightening flash
Vidyutprabha | விதà¯à®¯à¯à®¤à®ªà¯à®°à®ªà®¾
Boy/Male
Indian
Another name of God
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Flash of Lightning
Boy/Male
Australian, Hebrew
Flash of Lightning
FLASH FLOOD
FLASH FLOOD
Male
German
Old German name, ABELARD means "noble strength."Â
Girl/Female
American, British, English, French, German, Hebrew
Darling; Beloved; Dear; Little and Womanly; A Man; The Plains
Boy/Male
English
Seaman.
Boy/Male
Indian
Tasty
Boy/Male
American, Australian
Versatile
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Indian
Imaginative; Enthusiastic
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
An Incarnation of Lord Vishnu
Boy/Male
Tamil
Karthika | காரà¯à®¤à®¿à®•à®¾
A gods daughter, Son of Lord Shiva, Leader of Deva army, Hindu month, Character of Angel, A star
Boy/Male
Tamil
Guardian
Boy/Male
Teutonic Polish
Wise protector.
FLASH FLOOD
FLASH FLOOD
FLASH FLOOD
FLASH FLOOD
FLASH FLOOD
n.
A sudden flood or rush of feeling; a thrill of excitement. animation, etc.; as, a flush of joy.
v. t.
To lash; to ply the whip to.
v. t.
To cut partly, or to bend and intertwine the branches of; as, to plash a hedge.
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.
n.
To bind with a rope, cord, thong, or chain, so as to fasten; as, to lash something to a spar; to lash a pack on a horse's back.
a.
Showy; gay; gaudy; as, a flashy dress.
a.
Unbroken or even in surface; on a level with the adjacent surface; forming a continuous surface; as, a flush panel; a flush joint.
v. t.
To remove flesh, membrance, etc., from, as from hides.
v. t.
To cause to be full; to flood; to overflow; to overwhelm with water; as, to flush the meadows; to flood for the purpose of cleaning; as, to flush a sewer.
n.
The time during which a flash is visible; an instant; a very brief period.
v. t.
To splash or sprinkle with coloring matter; as, to plash a wall in imitation of granite.
n.
A sudden burst of light; a flood of light instantaneously appearing and disappearing; a momentary blaze; as, a flash of lightning.
a.
Wearing showy, counterfeit ornaments; vulgarly pretentious; as, flash people; flash men or women; -- applied especially to thieves, gamblers, and prostitutes that dress in a showy way and wear much cheap jewelry.
v. t.
To strike with a lash ; to whip or scourge with a lash, or with something like one.
a.
Showy, but counterfeit; cheap, pretentious, and vulgar; as, flash jewelry; flash finery.
v. t.
To feed with flesh, as an incitement to further exertion; to initiate; -- from the practice of training hawks and dogs by feeding them with the first game they take, or other flesh. Hence, to use upon flesh (as a murderous weapon) so as to draw blood, especially for the first time.
n.
The wooden or iron frame which holds the sand, etc., forming the mold used in a foundry; it consists of two or more parts; viz., the cope or top; sometimes, the cheeks, or middle part; and the drag, or bottom part. When there are one or more cheeks, the flask is called a three part flask, four part flask, etc.
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.
n.
Any tinge of red color like that produced on the cheeks by a sudden rush of blood; as, the flush on the side of a peach; the flush on the clouds at sunset.
n.
A small bottle-shaped vessel for holding fluids; as, a flask of oil or wine.