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wink

/w/I//N/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

    noun.time

    Synonyms blink of an eye flash heartbeat instant jiffy new york minute split second trice twinkling

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. closing one eye quickly as a signal

    noun.communication

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly

    noun.act

    Synonyms blink blinking eye blink nictation nictitation winking

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. The act of closing, or closing and opening, the eyelids quickly; hence, the time necessary for such an act; a moment.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. signal by winking

    verb.body

    Examples
    She winked at him.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. gleam or glow intermittently

    verb.perception

    Synonyms blink flash twinkle winkle

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. briefly shut the eyes

    verb.body

    Synonyms blink nictate nictitate

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. force to go away by blinking

    verb.body

    Synonyms blink blink away

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. To nod; to sleep; to nap.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  6. To cause (the eyes) to wink.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

wingswingshellwingspanwingspreadwingstemwingywink atwinkerwinkingwinkinglywinklewinkle out

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