Backlash :: Backlash (n.) The distance through which one part of connected machinery, as a wheel, piston, or screw, can be moved without moving the connected parts, resulting from looseness in fitting or from wear; also, the jarring or reflex motion caused in badly fitting machinery by irregularities in velocity or a reverse of motion..

Calash :: Calash (n.) A light carriage with low wheels, having a top or hood that can be raised or lowered, seats for inside, a separate seat for the driver, and often a movable front, so that it can be used as either an open or a close carriage..

Calash :: Calash (n.) In Canada, a two-wheeled, one-seated vehicle, with a calash top, and the driver's seat elevated in front..

Calash :: Calash (n.) A hood or top of a carriage which can be thrown back at pleasure.

Calash :: Calash (n.) A hood, formerly worn by ladies, which could be drawn forward or thrown back like the top of a carriage..

Clash :: Clash (v. i.) To make a noise by striking against something; to dash noisily together.

Clash :: Clash (v. i.) To meet in opposition; to act in a contrary direction; to come onto collision; to interfere.

Clash :: Clash (v. t.) To strike noisily against or together.

Clash :: Clash (n.) A loud noise resulting from collision; a noisy collision of bodies; a collision.

Clash :: Clash (n.) Opposition; contradiction; as between differing or contending interests, views, purposes, etc..

Clashed :: Clashed (imp. & p. p.) of Clas.

Clashing :: Clashing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Clas.

Clashingly :: Clashingly (adv.) With clashing.

Eyelash :: Eyelash (n.) The fringe of hair that edges the eyelid; -- usually in the pl.

Eyelash :: Eyelash (n.) A hair of the fringe on the edge of the eyelid.

Father-lasher :: Father-lasher (n.) A European marine fish (Cottus bubalis), allied to the sculpin; -- called also lucky proach..

Flash :: Flash (v. i.) To burst or break forth with a sudden and transient flood of flame and light; as, the lighting flashes vividly; the powder flashed..

Flash :: Flash (v. i.) To break forth, as a sudden flood of light; to burst instantly and brightly on the sight; to show a momentary brilliancy; to come or pass like a flash..

Flash :: Flash (v. i.) To burst forth like a sudden flame; to break out violently; to rush hastily.

Flash :: Flash (v. t.) To send out in flashes; to cause to burst forth with sudden flame or light.

Flash :: Flash (v. t.) To convey as by a flash; to light up, as by a sudden flame or light; as, to flash a message along the wires; to flash conviction on the mind..

Flash :: Flash (v. t.) To cover with a thin layer, as objects of glass with glass of a different color. See Flashing, n., 3 (b)..

Flash :: Flash (n.) To trick up in a showy manner.

Flash :: Flash (n.) To strike and throw up large bodies of water from the surface; to splash.

Flash :: Flash (n.) A sudden burst of light; a flood of light instantaneously appearing and disappearing; a momentary blaze; as, a flash of lightning..

Flash :: Flash (n.) A sudden and brilliant burst, as of wit or genius; a momentary brightness or show..

Flash :: Flash (n.) The time during which a flash is visible; an instant; a very brief period.

Flash :: Flash (n.) A preparation of capsicum, burnt sugar, etc., for coloring and giving a fictious strength to liquors..

Flash :: Flash (a.) Showy, but counterfeit; cheap, pretentious, and vulgar; as, flash jewelry; flash finery..

Flash :: Flash (a.) Wearing showy, counterfeit ornaments; vulgarly pretentious; as, flash people; flash men or women; -- applied especially to thieves, gamblers, and prostitutes that dress in a showy way and wear much cheap jewelry..

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