flasher

Meanings

• noun

  A device used to indicate the presence of a vehicle at the rear, typically consisting of two red lights that flash intermittently.

  - "The car behind me had a faulty flasher and its lights were constantly flashing."
  - "I turned on my vehicle's hazard lights and used the flasher when I pulled over to the side of the road."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

exhibitionist

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flasher
lasher , rasher , shasper

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Variants

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flasher , flashers

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Etymology

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The term 'flasher' is derived from the Old English word 'flæscan', which means 'to shine' or 'to flash'.

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Trivia

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1. The first flashing turn signal was introduced on the 1939 Cadillac.

2. In some countries, it is illegal to use a flasher unless the vehicle's engine is running.

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Related Concepts

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1. hazard lights: Hazard lights, also known as flashers or emergency lights, are a set of lights on a vehicle that are used to indicate that the vehicle is stopped or parked on the side of the road or in a hazardous situation.

2. brake lights: Brake lights are a set of lights on a vehicle that indicate to other drivers when the vehicle is slowing down or stopping.

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Culture

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The flasher has been used as a safety device in vehicles for many years. It is commonly used to indicate to other drivers that a vehicle is stopped or moving slowly, especially during hazardous conditions such as heavy rain or fog.

How to Memorize "flasher"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'flasher', visualize a vehicle with two red lights flashing intermittently at the rear.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flasher' with the idea of safety and warning other drivers of potential hazards.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Flashing Lights Are Safety Helpers' to remember the meaning of the word 'flasher'.

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