intermittently

a stagnant pool of water in the bed of a stream that flows intermittently n

closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly

intermittently stopping and starting

n a sudden intense burst of radiant energy n a momentary brightness n a short vivid experience n a sudden brilliant understanding n a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat) n a gaudy outward display n a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate n a short news announcement concerning some on-going news story n a bright patch of color used for decoration or identification n a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph v gleam or glow intermittently v appear briefly v display proudly

v flash intermittently v look through a book or other written material v cause to move with a flick v throw or toss with a quick motion v shine unsteadily v twitch or flutter v cause to make a snapping sound v touch or hit with a light, quick blow v remove with a flick (of the hand)