FLUSH

Definitions

1. 1. A sudden flowing; a rush which fills or overflows, as of water for cleansing purposes. In manner of a wave or flush. Ray.
2. 2. A suffusion of the face with blood, as from fear, shame, modesty, or intensity of feeling of any kind; a blush; a glow. The flush of angered shame. Tennyson.
3. 3. Any tinge of red color like that produced on the cheeks by a sudden rush of blood; as, the flush on the side of a peach; the flush on the clouds at sunset.
4. 4. A sudden flood or rush of feeling; a thrill of excitement. animation, etc.; as, a flush of joy.
5. 5. A flock of birds suddenly started up or flushed.
6. 6. A hand of cards of the same suit.