| See under flush 2 (def. 8). |
[fluhsh] 
| 1. | even or level, as with a surface; forming the same plane: The bottom of the window is flush with the floor. |
| 2. | having direct contact; being right next to; immediately adjacent; contiguous: The table was flush against the wall. |
| 3. | well-supplied, as with money; affluent; prosperous: He was feeling flush on payday. |
| 4. | abundant or plentiful, as money. |
| 5. | having a ruddy or reddish color; blushing. |
| 6. | full of vigor; lusty. |
| 7. | full to overflowing. |
| 8. | Printing. even or level with the right margin (flush right) or the left margin (flush left) of the type page; without an indention. |
| 9. | on the same level; in a straight line; without a change of plane: to be made flush with the top of the table. |
| 10. | in direct contact; squarely: It was set flush against the edge. |
| 11. | to make flush or even. |
| 12. | to improve the nutrition of (a ewe) to bring on optimum physiological conditions for breeding. |
| 13. | to send out shoots, as plants in spring. |
| 14. | a fresh growth, as of shoots and leaves. |
flush 1 (flŭsh)
v. flushed, flush·ing, flush·es
To turn red, as from fever, heat, or strong emotion; blush.
To clean, rinse, or empty with a rapid flow of a liquid, especially water.
An act of cleansing or rinsing with a flow of water.
A reddening of the skin, as with fever, emotion, or exertion.
A brief sensation of heat over all or part of the body.
