wink
noun
1. a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
Similar word(s): flash, heartbeat, instant, jiffy, trice, twinkling
Definition categories: time, bit, minute, mo, moment, second
2. closing one eye quickly as a signal
Definition categories: communication
3. a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
Similar word(s): blink, blinking, nictation, nictitation, winking
verb
1. signal by winking
- She winked at him
Definition categories: body, gesticulate, gesture, motion
2. gleam or glow intermittently
Similar word(s): blink, flash, twinkle, winkle
Definition categories: perception, radiate
3. briefly shut the eyes
Similar word(s): blink, nictate, nictitate
Definition categories: body
4. keep back by blinking
Similar word(s): blink
Definition categories: body, keep, restrain
Sentences with wink as a verb:
- He winked at me.
- She winked her eye.
- The light winks.