First Known Use: 13th century
Dictionary
1flush
verb \ˈfləsh\
Definition of FLUSH
intransitive verb
: to fly away suddenly
transitive verb
1
: to cause (as a bird) to flush
2
: to expose or chase from a place of concealment <flushed the boys from their hiding place>
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Origin of FLUSH
Middle English flusshen
2flush
noun
Definition of FLUSH
1
: a hand of playing cards all of the same suit; specifically : a poker hand containing five cards of the same suit but not in sequence — see poker illustration
2
: a series of three or more slalom gates set vertically on a slope
Origin of FLUSH
Middle French flus, fluz, from Latin fluxus flow, flux
First Known Use: circa 1529
3flush
noun
Definition of FLUSH
1
: a sudden flow (as of water); also : a rinsing or cleansing with or as if with a flush of water
2
a : a sudden increase or expansion; especially : sudden and usually abundant new plant growth <the spring flush of grass> b : a surge of emotion <felt a flush of anger at the insult>
3
a : a tinge of red : blush b : a fresh and vigorous state <in the first flush of womanhood>
4
: a transitory sensation of extreme heat — compare hot flash
Origin of FLUSH
perhaps modification of Latin fluxus
First Known Use: 1529
4flush
verb
Definition of FLUSH
intransitive verb
1
: to flow and spread suddenly and freely
2
a : to glow brightly b : blush
3
: to produce new growth <the plants flush twice during the year>
transitive verb
1
a : to cause to flow b : to pour liquid over or through; especially : to cleanse or wash out with or as if with a rush of liquid <flush the toilet> <flush the lungs with air>
3
: to cause to blush
First Known Use of FLUSH
1548
5flush
adjective
: even or level with another surface
: having a large amount of money
Full Definition of FLUSH
1
a : of a ruddy healthy color b : full of life and vigor : lusty
2
a : filled to overflowing b : affluent
3
: readily available : abundant
4
a : having or forming a continuous plane or unbroken surface <flush paneling> b : directly abutting or immediately adjacent: as (1) : set even with an edge of a type page or column : having no indention (2) : arranged edge to edge so as to fit snugly
— flush·ness noun
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First Known Use of FLUSH
circa 1568
6flush
adverb
: in order to be level or even with another surface
: in a very forceful way : in a way that makes very solid contact
Full Definition of FLUSH
1
: in a flush manner
2
: squarely <hit him flush on the chin>
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First Known Use of FLUSH
1700
7flush
verb
Definition of FLUSH
transitive verb
: to make flush <flush the headings on a page>
First Known Use of FLUSH
circa 1842
FLUSHED Defined for Kids
1flush
verb \ˈfləsh\
flushedflush·ing
Definition of FLUSH for Kids
: to cause to leave a hiding place <The hunting dogs were flushing birds.>
2flush
noun
Definition of FLUSH for Kids
1
: an act of pouring water over or through <Give the toilet a flush.>
2
: 2blush 1
3flush
verb
flushedflush·ing
Definition of FLUSH for Kids
1
: 1blush 1 <He flushed with embarrassment.>
2
: to pour water over or through <Flush your eye with water.>
4flush
adjective
Definition of FLUSH for Kids
: even or level with another surface <The cabinet should be flush with the wall.>
5flush
adverb
Definition of FLUSH for Kids
: so as to be even or level with another surface <Pound the nails flush with the floor.>
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