flick vs throw

flick and throw both are nouns.

flick and throw both are verbs.

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

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

flick: cause to move with a flick
throw: propel through the air

flick (noun)	throw (noun)
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement	the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
a short stroke	casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible)	bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
	the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
	a single chance or instance

flick (verb)	throw (verb)
remove with a flick (of the hand)	be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
touch or hit with a light, quick blow	convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
cause to make a snapping sound	utter with force; utter vehemently
throw or toss with a quick motion	propel through the air
twitch or flutter	cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
cause to move with a flick	place or put with great energy
flash intermittently	cause to fall off
look through a book or other written material	to remove
shine unsteadily	throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
	make on a potter's wheel
	put or send forth
	organize or be responsible for
	cause to be confused emotionally
	move violently, energetically, or carelessly
	to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly

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