flash at
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To direct a brief light towards someone or something.
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Examples (10)
- The security guard flashed his torch at the suspicious figure.
- She flashed the laser pointer at the screen during her presentation.
- The lighthouse flashed its beam at the approaching ship.
- He flashed his headlights at the oncoming traffic to warn them.
- The photographer flashed the camera at the celebrities on the red carpet.
- The police officer flashed his badge at the crowd to identify himself.
- She flashed her phone's flashlight at the dark corner of the room.
- The strobe light flashed at the dancers throughout the night.
- He flashed the mirror at the window to signal for help.
- The signal tower flashed its warning lights at the aircraft.