flush — to clean or wash with a sudden flow of water
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to clean or wash with a sudden flow of water
Pronunciation (IPA): /flʌʃ/
Korean meaning: 물을 흘려보내다, (변기를) 물을 내리다
Korean pronunciation: **플**러시
Example Sentences
- He forgot to flush and got scolded by his mom for the third time this week.
- Her cheeks flushed bright red when she realized she was wearing mismatched socks.
- The carpenter made sure the cabinet door was flush with the frame.
flush
VERB//flʌʃ//
to clean or wash with a sudden flow of water
to clean or wash with a sudden flow of water
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'flushen', likely imitative in origin, related to the sound and action of water flowing suddenly. Possibly influenced by Old French 'flux' meaning flow.
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“He forgot to flush and got scolded by his mom for the third time this week.”
“Her cheeks flushed bright red when she realized she was wearing mismatched socks.”
“The carpenter made sure the cabinet door was flush with the frame.”
“They used a garden hose to flush out the dirty water from the pool.”
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