Synonyms of flashingnext
: sheet metal used in waterproofing (as at roof valleys or hips or the angle between a chimney and a roof)

flashing

2 of 2

present participle of flash entry 1

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1782, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flashing was in 1782

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“Flashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flashing. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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