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flick vs winkle

winkle vs flick

flick and winkle both are nouns.

flick and winkle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flick Yes No Yes No
winkle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, winkle is a hypernym of flick; that is, winkle is a word with a broader meaning than flick:
  • flick: flash intermittently
  • winkle: gleam or glow intermittently
Other hypernyms of flick include blink, flash, twinkle, wink.
flick (noun) winkle (noun)
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement edible marine gastropod
a short stroke small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked
a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible)
flick (verb) winkle (verb)
remove with a flick (of the hand) remove or displace from a position
touch or hit with a light, quick blow gleam or glow intermittently
cause to make a snapping sound emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
throw or toss with a quick motion
twitch or flutter
cause to move with a flick
flash intermittently
look through a book or other written material
shine unsteadily
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