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flicker

noun verb

the act of moving back and forth

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
F
Ends with
R
Contains
LI
Scrabble score
16
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. the act of moving back and forth

noun

  1. North American woodpecker

noun

  1. a momentary flash of light

verb

  1. move back and forth very rapidly

    “the candle flickered”

verb

  1. flash intermittently

    “The lights flicked on and off”

verb

  1. shine unsteadily

    “The candle flickered”

In context

Example Sentences

the candle flickered
The lights flicked on and off
The candle flickered

Similar words

Synonyms

waverfluttersparkglintflitterquiverflick

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