1. (

• flicker ,
• spark ,
• glint

) a momentary flash of light ;

2. (

• flicker

) North American woodpecker ;

3. (

• waver ,
• flutter ,
• flicker

) the act of moving back and forth ;

1. (

• flicker ,
• waver ,
• flitter ,
• flutter ,
• quiver ,

) move back and forth very rapidly; "the candle flickered" ;

2. (

• flicker ,
• flick

) shine unsteadily; "The candle flickered" ;

3. (

• flicker ,
• flick

) flash intermittently; "The lights flicked on and off" ;