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flashing light

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flashing light [¦flash·iŋ ′līt]
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A light showing one or more flashes at regular intervals, the duration of the light period is less than that of the dark period; in particular, a light showing a single flash at regular intervals; distinctive names are used to indicate different combinations of flashes.
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She knew that feeling and knew its signs, and saw them in Anna; saw the quivering, flashing light in her eyes, and the smile of happiness and excitement unconsciously playing on her lips, and the deliberate grace, precision, and lightness of her movements.
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