noun
a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
• Derivationally related forms: ↑nictate (for: ↑nictation), ↑nictitate (for: ↑nictitation), ↑wink, ↑wink (for: ↑wink), ↑blink (for: ↑blinking), ↑blink (for: ↑blink)
• Hypernyms:
↑reflex, ↑reflex response, ↑reflex action, ↑instinctive reflex, ↑innate reflex, ↑inborn reflex, ↑unconditioned reflex, ↑physiological reaction
• Hyponyms: ↑palpebration
adjective
closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
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he stood blinking in the bright sunlight
• Syn: ↑blinking
Useful english dictionary. 2012.