Flashing
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
A thin material, usually metal, installed on a roof or wall to prevent water penetration at joints or angles. As a verb, it describes something that emits brief bursts of light repeatedly.
“The roofer installed new flashing around the chimney to prevent leaks during heavy rain.”
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Contains SH digraph and ING ending - common English word pattern
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Worth 15 points; ING ending useful for extending existing words
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