0 past simple and past participle of flash
1 to shine brightly and suddenly, or to make something shine in this way:
They flashed past/by on a motorcycle.
4 to communicate something quickly, especially using radio or light waves:
5 If something flashes through/across your mind, you suddenly or quickly think of it:
The left panel shows the physical stimulus at the instant the thin bar is flashed.
Stroboscopically flashed light, triggered by the camshaft angular position, was employed.
Suddenly a flicker of recognition flashed across his face.