blink
noun
1. a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
Similar word(s): blinking, nictation, nictitation, wink, winking
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