ˈflāsh, -lesh noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, literally, arrow, from Old French fleche, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch vlieke arrow, Middle Low German flieke long arrow; akin to Old High German fliogan to fly — more at fly
1. : spire ; especially : a slender spire above the intersection of the nave and transepts of a church or cathedral and commonly carrying the Sanctus bell
2. : a method of reaching the opponent that is used especially in fencing with saber or épée and that consists of one or more rapid steps forward beginning with the rear foot