noun
the act of moving back and forth
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noun
abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm)
Examples
- can result in heart block
noun
a disorderly outburst or tumult
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- they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused
noun
the motion made by flapping up and down
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verb
move along rapidly and lightly
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- skim or dart
- The hummingbird flitted among the branches
verb
move back and forth very rapidly
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- the candle flickered
verb
flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements
Examples
- The seagulls fluttered overhead
verb
beat rapidly
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- His heart palpitated
verb
wink briefly
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- bat one's eyelids