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   flush

   /flʌʃ/

   verb

   • 1. (of a person's skin, face, etc.) become red and hot, typically as the result of illness or strong emotion: "Rachel flushed angrily" Similar blushreddenturn/go pinkturn/go redturn/go crimsonturn/go scarletcolour (up)change colourcrimsontintburn uparchaic:mantleOpposite pale
   • ▪ make red and hot: "a wave of colour flushed his cheeks"
   • ▪ glow or cause to glow with warm colour or light: "the sky was flushed with the gold of dawn"
   • 2. cleanse (something, especially a toilet) by causing large quantities of water to pass through it: "she flushed the loo"
   • ▪ (of a toilet) be cleansed by flushing: "Cally heard the toilet flush"
   • ▪ remove or dispose of (an object or substance) by flushing: "I flushed the pills down the lavatory" Similar rinse (out)wash (out/down)sluiceswillcleansecleanhose (down)swabinformal:sloosh (down)
   • ▪ cause (a liquid) to flow through something: "0.3 ml of saline is gently flushed through the tube"
   • 3. drive (a bird, especially a game bird, or an animal) from its cover: "the grouse were flushed from the woods" Similar drivesend upchaseforcedislodgeexpelfrightenscare
   • ▪ cause to be revealed; force into the open: "they're trying to flush him out of hiding"
   • 4. (of a plant) send out fresh shoots: "the plant had started to flush by late March"

   noun

   • 1. a reddening of the face, skin, etc., typically caused by illness or strong emotion: "a flush of embarrassment rose to her cheeks" Similar blushreddeninghigh colourcolourrosinesspinknessruddinessbloomOpposite paleness
   • ▪ an area of warm colour or light: "the bird has a pinkish flush on the breast"
   • 2. a sudden rush of intense emotion: "I was carried away in a flush of enthusiasm"
   • ▪ a period when something is new or particularly fresh and vigorous: "he is no longer in the first flush of youth" Similar bloomglowfreshnessradiancevigourrush
   • ▪ a sudden abundance or spate of something: "the frogs feast on the great flush of insects"
   • ▪ a fresh growth of leaves, flowers, or fruit.
   • 3. an act of cleansing something, especially a toilet, with a sudden flow of water: "an old-fashioned toilet uses six or seven gallons a flush"
   • ▪ the device used for flushing a toilet: "he pressed the flush absent-mindedly"
   • ▪ denoting a type of toilet that has a flushing device.
   • ▪ a sudden flow: "the melting snow provides a flush of water"
   • 4. the action of driving an animal or game bird from its cover: "labradors retrieve the birds after the flush"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘move rapidly, spring up’, especially of a bird ‘fly up suddenly’): symbolic, fl- frequently beginning words connected with sudden movement; perhaps influenced by flash1 and blush.

   Derivatives

   • 1. flushable adjective
   • 2. flusher noun

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2. twominenglish.com › flesh-out-or-flush-outFlesh Out or Flush Out: What’s the Difference? - Two Minute...

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   Mar 28, 2024 · Fleshed out: When you need to expand on or provide details for ideas or concepts. Flushed out: When you want to clean, reveal, or expose something. By understanding the correct use of these idioms, you can improve your communication skills and provide greater clarity in your writing.

3. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 323219Flushed skin: Causes and when to contact a doctor - Medical News...

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   Jan 24, 2024 · Flushed skin occurs when the blood vessels just below the skin widen and fill with more blood. For most people, occasional flushing is not a cause for concern. It can...

4. science.howstuffworks.com › science-vs-myth › everyday-mythsAre Courtesy Flushes Useful — or Healthy? - HowStuffWorks

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   Mar 7, 2024 · Courtesy flushes (flushing the toilet mid-use to reduce odor) may not significantly improve sanitation, and they can disperse bacteria if the lid is up.

5. www.askdifference.com › flush-vs-plumbFlush vs. Plumb — What’s the Difference?

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   Apr 24, 2024 · Flush and plumb are terms often used in construction; flush means having surfaces exactly level and even, while plumb refers to the exact vertical alignment.

6. www.healthline.com › health › natural-colon-cleanseNatural Colon Cleanse: 8 Ways to Try at Home - Healthline

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   Apr 3, 2024 · The healthiest way to flush your colon is to drink more water, increase your fiber intake, and make regular time for physical exercise. Try to have three or more bowel movements a week.

7. www.thespruce.com › the-parts-of-a-toilet-4145300Parts of a Toilet: What They Are and How to Fix Them - The Spruce

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   Oct 19, 2023 · The toilet overflow tube, or flush valve, is a vertical plastic tube in the toilet tank. The overflow tube moves water from the tank to the toilet bowl to prevent water in the tank from overflowing .

8. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › hot-flashesHot flashes - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Dec 12, 2023 · A hot flash is the sudden feeling of warmth in the upper body, which is usually most intense over the face, neck and chest. Your skin might redden, as if you're blushing. A hot flash can also cause sweating. If you lose too much body heat, you might feel chilled afterward.

9. www.geeksforgeeks.org › buffer-flush-means-cWhat does buffer flush means in C++ - GeeksforGeeks

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   May 20, 2024 · A buffer flush is the transfer of computer data from a temporary storage area to the computer’s permanent memory. For instance, if we make any changes in a file, the changes we see on one computer screen are stored temporarily in a buffer.

10. www.mayoclinic.org › healthy-lifestyle › consumer-healthColon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful? - Mayo Clinic

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    May 10, 2024 · Colon cleansing is a process that involves flushing out the large intestine with liquid such as water. It's commonly done before some medical procedures, so that healthcare professionals can see inside the intestine.

11. www.homequestionsanswered.com › what-is-a-flush-doorWhat is a Flush Door? (with picture) - Home Questions Answered

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    May 16, 2024 · Flush doors are simple interior and exterior doors that feature plain facings on both sides of the construction. While this type of door is more closely associated with function rather than style, this plain sort of door lends itself well to a number of room designs where the desire is to highlight other elements in the space.