flushing

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) The act by which something is flushed.
2. (countable, uncountable) Rushing of blood to the skin's surface, especially on the face, as happens under various physiological circumstances (e.g., in embarrassment or stress or during menopause).

Verb

present participle and gerund of flush

flush

• Noun
• Verb
• Adj
• Adv
• Verb

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Synonyms

watering

degradation

erosion

purging

rinsing

scouring

sluicing

sprouting

washing

washout

wear down

bud burst

washing away

blow wash

water scouring

blasting

flushing rubefaction

Translations

Spülung

flushing

aufscheuchend

chasse d’eau

flushing

التراء

durchflutend

Flushing

rinçage

flushing

sovralimentazione temporanea

Austreiben

Spülen

rentat

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈflʌʃɪŋ/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: flusshyng

In summary

From Middle English flusshyng, flusshynge, equivalent to flush + -ing.