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| flush [ flush ] |
adjective |
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1. level: completely level so as to form an even surface
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2. beside or against something: directly next to or closely against something
  The chairs were flush against the wall.
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3. temporarily rich: having plenty of money temporarily
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informal
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4. abundant: abundant or overflowing
a party flush with celebrities
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5. printing with even margin: having an even margin on a printed page, without any indentations
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adverb |
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1. completely level: so as to be completely level and form an even surface without sticking out
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2. directly: directly or squarely
was hit flush on the jaw
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transitive verb (past and past participle flushed, present participle flush·ing, 3rd person present singular flush·es) |
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fit things completely level: to fit two things so that they are completely level and form an even surface
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| [Mid-16th century. Probably <flush1] |
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| flush·ness noun |
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