bulb flash

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A bulb, especially a camera flashbulb, emits a sudden burst of light.

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Examples (10)

  • The old camera's bulb flashed, momentarily blinding us.
  • Paparazzi surrounded the car, their camera bulbs flashing relentlessly.
  • A warning bulb flashed on the dashboard, indicating low fuel.
  • The red security bulb flashes every five seconds to deter intruders.
  • I saw the bulb flash and knew my picture had been taken.
  • On the control panel, a series of bulbs flashed in a complex sequence.
  • The decorative bulbs on the tree flashed in time with the music.
  • If the indicator bulb flashes too quickly, it might mean one of the lights is out.
  • The lighthouse bulb flashed a powerful beam across the dark water.
  • With each camera bulb that flashed, the celebrity grew more uncomfortable.