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noun / verb

blink

BLINK/blɪŋk/

To close and reopen the eyes rapidly.

She blinks by briefly closing and reopening her eyes.

A compact three-moment sequence of the same woman's face: both eyes open, both eyelids gently shut, then both eyes open again.
Etymology

Its origin is uncertain, though Middle Dutch blinken, “to glitter,” is one proposed source. Early eye-motion senses emphasized glancing; later usage centered on winking and momentary eye closure.

In context

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More examples

  • A red light blinks on the control panel.
  • Dust made her blink repeatedly.
  • The moment passed in a blink.

Forms

blink · blinks · blinked · blinking

Similar words

wink
Usually deliberately close one eye.
flutter
Move lightly and rapidly, sometimes of eyelids.