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throw vs flick

flick vs throw

throw and flick both are nouns.

throw and flick both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
throw Yes No Yes No
flick Yes No Yes No
As verbs, flick is a hyponym of throw; that is, flick is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than throw:
  • throw: propel through the air
  • flick: cause to move with a flick
Other hyponyms of throw include flap down, slam, ground, prostrate, cast, hurl, hurtle, heave, bombard, pelt, defenestrate, deliver, pitch, shy, drive, deep-six, throw overboard, ridge, jettison, fling, lob, chuck, toss, skim, skip, skitter, juggle, flip, pass.
throw (noun) flick (noun)
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist) a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly a short stroke
bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible)
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
a single chance or instance
throw (verb) flick (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly remove with a flick (of the hand)
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture touch or hit with a light, quick blow
utter with force; utter vehemently cause to make a snapping sound
propel through the air throw or toss with a quick motion
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation twitch or flutter
place or put with great energy cause to move with a flick
cause to fall off flash intermittently
to remove look through a book or other written material
throw (a die) out onto a flat surface shine unsteadily
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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