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flashing
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noun
(= flash)
a short vivid experience
a flash of emotion swept over him
the flashings of pain were a warning
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noun
sheet metal shaped and attached to a roof for strength and weatherproofing
blip
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noun
a radar echo displayed so as to show the position of a reflecting surface
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noun
a sudden minor shock or meaningless interruption
the market had one bad blip today
you can't react to the day-to-day blips
renewed jitters in the wake of a blip in retail sales