flick vs beam

flick and beam both are nouns.

flick and beam both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
flick	Yes	No	Yes	No
beam	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, beam is a hypernym of flick; that is, beam is a word with a broader meaning than flick:

flick: shine unsteadily
beam: emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

Other hypernyms of flick include shine.

flick (noun)	beam (noun)
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement	long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
a short stroke	a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible)	the broad side of a ship
	(nautical) breadth amidships
	a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
	a column of light (as from a beacon)
	a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

flick (verb)	beam (verb)
remove with a flick (of the hand)	smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
touch or hit with a light, quick blow	broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
cause to make a snapping sound	express with a beaming face or smile
throw or toss with a quick motion	experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
twitch or flutter	have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
cause to move with a flick	emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
flash intermittently
look through a book or other written material
shine unsteadily

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