flashing
noun
flash·ing
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Definition of flashing
: sheet metal used in waterproofing (as at roof valleys or hips or the angle between a chimney and a roof)
Examples of flashing in a Sentence
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The school bus driver also must provide advance warning to other motorists by extending the stop-sign arm on the bus and activating flashing lights. — Karen Berkowitz, chicagotribune.com, "District 112 proposes adding cameras on school buses to discourage drivers from illegally passing," 7 Sep. 2019 Alex Woods drove up to the movie theater about five minutes before the shootout and saw several police vehicles with flashing lights. — Faith Karimi, CNN, "A shooting rampage that left 5 dead in West Texas started with a traffic stop," 1 Sep. 2019 The main focus is the vintage-looking brocade blazer dress, which shines beautifully among the flashing lights. — Bianca Gracie, Billboard, "The 12 Best 2019 MTV VMAs Red Carpet Looks," 26 Aug. 2019 Tench did not know that Azzara was a deputy and thought he was being broken into based on the flashing lights reflecting inside his home, according to Beattie and Tench's statements in the video. — Daniel J. Gross, USA TODAY, "Deputy who shot SC homeowner through front window cleared by internal affairs," 29 July 2019 Council members said their goals were weeding out unscrupulous operators who overcharge tourists, while restoring peace and safety to the downtown waterfront by limiting noise and prohibiting carnival-style flashing lights. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "San Diego’s pedicab crackdown getting mixed reviews," 28 July 2019 Under the plan, the town would own the approach signs and the flashing lights at the crossing and will be required to maintain and update them when necessary. — Peter Marteka, courant.com, "South Windsor improving pedestrian crossing at popular Mill On The River Restaurant," 16 July 2019 Construction of the crosswalks and installation of rapid flashing lights will cost $93,250. — Linda Gandee/special To Cleveland.com, cleveland.com, "Bay Village passes ordinances and makes plans prior to council’s summer break," 9 July 2019 The Times reports Hastings was driving a black Ford Crown Victoria and pulled over an off-duty Lee County sheriff’s deputy using white and amber flashing lights. — Richard Tribou, orlandosentinel.com, "Florida man arrested for impersonating cop, pulling over off-duty cop: report," 5 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'flashing.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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