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flutter
('fl/@/t/@/r )

noun (n)

  • the act of moving back and forth(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    flicker, waver
    source: wordnet30
  • abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart block(noun.state)
    source: wordnet30
  • a disorderly outburst or tumult(noun.state)
    Synonym:
    commotion, disruption, disturbance, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, hurly burly, kerfuffle, to-do
    source: wordnet30
  • the motion made by flapping up and down(noun.event)
    Synonym:
    flap, flapping, fluttering
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of fluttering; quick and irregular motion; vibration; as, the flutter of a fan.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    dart, fleet, flit
    source: wordnet30
  • move back and forth very rapidly(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    flicker, flitter, quiver, waver
    source: wordnet30
  • flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements(verb.motion)
    Example:
    The seagulls fluttered overhead.
    source: wordnet30
  • beat rapidly(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    palpitate
    source: wordnet30
  • wink briefly(verb.body)
    Synonym:
    bat
    source: wordnet30
  • To vibrate or move quickly; as, a bird flutters its wings.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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