Flash: meaning, definitions and examples

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flash

[ flæʃ ]

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technology

A device used in photography to produce a bright light for illuminating a subject.

Synonyms

light, photoflash, strobe

Examples of usage

He used a flash to take a picture in the dark room.
The photographer used a flash to capture the perfect shot.

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informal

A sudden burst of light or energy.

Synonyms

burst, glint, spark

Examples of usage

There was a flash of lightning in the sky.
The camera flashed as the picture was taken.

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technology

Shine or produce a bright light for a short time.

Synonyms

beam, glow, sparkle

Examples of usage

The lighthouse flashes every few seconds.
The lightning flashed across the sky.

Translations

Translations of the word "flash" in other languages:

🇵🇹 flash

relâmpago
lampejo

🇮🇳 फ़्लैश

🇩🇪 Blitz

🇮🇩 kilat

🇺🇦 спалах

🇵🇱 błysk

🇯🇵 フラッシュ

🇫🇷 éclair

🇪🇸 destello

🇹🇷 flaş

🇰🇷 플래시

🇸🇦 فلاش

🇨🇿 blesk

🇸🇰 blesk

🇨🇳 闪光 (shǎnguāng)

🇸🇮 blisk

🇮🇸 leiftur

🇰🇿 жарқыл

🇬🇪 ელვა (elva)

🇦🇿 ildırım

🇲🇽 destello

Word origin

The word 'flash' originated from the Old English word 'flæsc', meaning 'flesh' or 'muscle'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the concept of a sudden burst of light or energy. In the context of technology, 'flash' refers to a device that produces a bright light for photography. The word has been used in various contexts to describe sudden, brief bursts of light or energy.