blink

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly

Similar word(s): blinking, nictation, nictitation, wink, winking

Definition categories: act, reflex

verb

1. briefly shut the eyes

- The TV announcer never seems to blink

Similar word(s): nictate, nictitate, wink

Definition categories: body

2. keep back by blinking

- blink away tears

Similar word(s): wink

Definition categories: body, keep, restrain

3. gleam or glow intermittently

Similar word(s): flash, twinkle, wink, winkle

Definition categories: perception, radiate

Sentences with blink as a verb:

- The loser in the staring game is the person who blinks first.

- An urban legend claims that gang members will attack anyone who blinks them.

- Don't come to the door until I blink twice.

- The blinking text on the screen was distracting.

- to blink the question