flash2 (flash)

[Also dial. flosh; does not occur, but is suggested by the analogy of flash3, n., n. In mod. use flash2 is merged in flash1 . Cf. flush2, v. t.] I. trans . 1t. To dash (water); sprinkle. IMG:content-1450.png:[blocks in formation] 3. To increase the flow of water in; flood with water from a reservoir or otherwise, as a stream or a sewer; flush. See flashing2. II. in trans. To splash, as waves. The sea flashed up unto his legs and knees. Holinshed, Hist. Eng., p. 181.