flickering Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb move back and forth very rapidly
   flitter; flicker; quiver; flutter; waver.
   
   • the candle flickered
2. verb shine unsteadily
   flick; flicker.
   
   • The candle flickered
3. verb flash intermittently
   flick; flicker.
   
   • The lights flicked on and off
4. adjective satellite shining unsteadily
   aflicker.
   

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