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flush (2)

flush [ flush ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. level: completely level so as to form an even surface

2. beside or against something: directly next to or closely against something
The chairs were flush against the wall.

3. temporarily rich: having plenty of money temporarily ( informal )

4. abundant: abundant or overflowing
a party flush with celebrities

5. printing with even margin: having an even margin on a printed page, without any indentations



adverb 
Definition:
 
1. completely level: so as to be completely level and form an even surface without sticking out

2. directly: directly or squarely
was hit flush on the jaw



transitive verb  (past and past participle flushed, present participle flush·ing, 3rd person present singular flush·es)
Definition:
 
fit things completely level: to fit two things so that they are completely level and form an even surface

[Mid-16th century. Probably <flush1]

flush·ness noun
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