Word
flushing
Phoneticsflush·ing
US/ˈfɫəʃɪŋ/
UK/flˈʌʃɪŋ/
Definitions
01cleaning with water
v. using a sudden flow of water to clean something, like a toilet or a pipe.
v. the present participle of 'flush', referring to the act of cleansing or clearing a space by a sudden flow of water.
“He was flushing the pipes with hot water to clear out the dirt.”
“The maintenance crew spent the afternoon flushing the cooling system to remove mineral deposits that had accumulated over the winter.”
Usage
Often used with 'out' or 'through'.
02face turning red
n. when your face or skin becomes red and hot, usually because you are embarrassed, angry, or ill.
n. a sudden reddening of the face or skin caused by increased blood flow, often triggered by emotional or physiological factors.
“She felt a sudden flushing of her cheeks when the teacher called her name.”
“The patient reported frequent facial flushing and a sensation of heat, which the doctor identified as a side effect of the new medication.”
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