flushing
The act by which something is flushed.
Noun
- The act by which something is flushed.
- We tried to repair the toilet, but it broke again after two or three flushings.
- Rushing of blood to the skin's surface, especially on the face, as happens under various physiological circumstances (e.g., in embarrassment or stress or during menopause).
Origin
From Middle English flusshyng, flusshynge, equivalent to flush + -ing.
Forms
Derived
Noun UK, countable
- A heavy, coarse cloth manufactured from shoddy.
- A surface formed of floating threads.
Origin
Named after the dated anglicized Dutch city name Flushing (“Vlissingen”) where the wool was made, from Dutch Vlissingen, further etymology is uncertain.
Forms
Verb
- present participle and gerund of flush
Origin
Etymology tree English flush English -ing English flushing From flush + -ing.