1. past tense of flash; shone brightly for a brief moment
2. past tense of flash; showed or displayed quickly
3. past tense of flash; moved very quickly

Examples

• Lightning flashed across the dark sky.
• The camera flashed as she took the photo.
• He flashed his badge to the security guard.
• The car flashed past us on the highway.
• A memory of childhood flashed through her mind.
• The warning light flashed red on the dashboard.
• She flashed a smile at the crowd.