flick vs shine

flick and shine both are nouns.

flick and shine both are verbs.

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

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

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

Other hypernyms of flick include beam.

flick (noun)	shine (noun)
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement	the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
a short stroke
a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible)

flick (verb)	shine (verb)
remove with a flick (of the hand)	make (a surface) shine
touch or hit with a light, quick blow	experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
cause to make a snapping sound	be shiny, as if wet
throw or toss with a quick motion	have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
twitch or flutter	touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
cause to move with a flick	be distinguished or eminent
flash intermittently	be clear and obvious
look through a book or other written material	emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
shine unsteadily	be bright by reflecting or casting light
	throw or flash the light of (a lamp)

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