flick

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Pronunciation
/flɪk/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

A short, quick movement, especially a brush, sweep, or flip.

Example Sentences
  • He removed the speck of dust with a flick of his finger.
2 Definition

A motion picture; (in plural, usually preceded by "the") movie theater, cinema.

Example Sentences
  • My all-time favorite flick is "Gone with the Wind."
3 Definition

A cut that lands with the point, often involving a whip of the foible of the blade to strike at a concealed target.

4 Definition

A powerful underarm volley shot.

5 Definition

The act of pressing a place on a touch screen device.

6 Definition

A flitch.

Example Sentences
  • a flick of bacon
7 Definition

A unit of time, equal to 1/705,600,000 of a second

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To move or hit (something) with a short, quick motion.

Example Sentences
  • flick one's hair