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Flicker (Noun)

Meaning 1

The act of moving back and forth.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The flames from the candle danced with a soft flicker as the wind blew through the room.
  • Her eyelid started to twitch with a rapid flicker as she struggled to stay awake during the meeting.
  • The neon sign's flicker cast a gaudy glow over the sidewalk as people walked by.
  • As the light reflected off the rippling water, it created a mesmerizing flicker of light and shadow.
  • The TV screen's flicker grew more pronounced as the storm outside disrupted the signal.

Synonyms

  • Flutter
  • Waver

Hypernyms

  • Movement
  • Motion
  • Motility

Related Words

  • Flicker (verb)

Meaning 2

North American woodpecker.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Hypernyms

  • Peckerwood
  • Pecker

Hyponyms

  • Yellowhammer
  • Colaptes Auratus
  • Colaptes Chrysoides
  • Colaptes Caper Collaris

Meaning 3

A momentary flash of light.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Examples

  • The candle's flame gave a brief flicker as the wind blew through the room.
  • A flicker of lightning illuminated the dark sky during the storm.
  • The old television set produced a constant flicker on the screen until it was replaced.
  • The fireworks exploded in a brilliant flash, followed by a series of bright flickers.
  • As the power lines swayed in the wind, the streetlights gave a soft flicker of light.

Synonyms

  • Spark
  • Glint

Related Words

  • Flicker (verb)
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