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blink > 4 senses
NOUN1blink, eye blink, blinking, wink, winking, nictitation, nictationA reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
VERB1blink, wink, nictitate, nictateBriefly shut the eyes
2blink, wink, blink awayForce to go away by blinking
3blink, flash, wink, twinkle, winkleGleam or glow intermittently
blink > pronunciation
Soundsblih'ngk
Rhymesbrink, chink, cinque, and 24 more rhymes in ihngk...
blink > noun, act
MeaningA reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly.
Synonymseye blink, blinking, wink, winking, nictitation, nictation
Broaderreflex, instinctive reflex, innate reflex, inborn reflex, unconditioned reflex, physiological reaction
Narrowerpalpebration
Verbsblink; blink
blink > verb 1, body
MeaningBriefly shut the eyes.
PatternSomebody ----s
Examples"The TV announcer never seems to blink"
Synonymswink, nictitate, nictate
Broaderact involuntarily, act reflexively
Narrowerpalpebrate; bat, flutter
Nounsblink, blinking
blink > verb 2, body
MeaningForce to go away by blinking.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"blink away tears"
Synonymswink, blink away
Broadersuppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue, conquer, curb
Nounsblink
blink > verb 3, perception
MeaningGleam or glow intermittently.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s something
ModelLights blink on the horizon; The horizon is blinking with lights
Synonymsflash, wink, twinkle, winkle
Broaderradiate
Narrowerflicker, flick
Nounsblinker; blinker

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