flashing

/ˈflæʃɪŋ/noun
High School
1

A sudden blazing or bursting, as of fire or water.

2

Components used to weatherproof or seal roof system edges at perimeters, penetrations, walls, expansion joints, valleys, drains and other places where the roof covering is interrupted or terminated.

3

The process of getting rid of gaps on shelves by bringing products from the back of the shelf to the front to create a 'fuller' shelf.

4

The blinking of a light source, such as a light bulb or computer's cursor.

5

The exposing of one's naked body, or part of it, in public briefly (the action of the verb to flash).

6

The use of rhodium plating to temporarily enhance a ring's durability and shine.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing