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Definition of Blinking
1. Noun. A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly.
Exact synonyms: Blink, Eye Blink, Nictation, Nictitation, Wink, Winking
Generic synonyms: Inborn Reflex, Innate Reflex, Instinctive Reflex, Physiological Reaction, Reflex, Reflex Action, Reflex Response, Unconditioned Reflex
Specialized synonyms: Palpebration
Derivative terms: Blink, Blink, Blink, Nictate, Nictitate, Wink, Wink
Generic synonyms: Inborn Reflex, Innate Reflex, Instinctive Reflex, Physiological Reaction, Reflex, Reflex Action, Reflex Response, Unconditioned Reflex
Specialized synonyms: Palpebration
Derivative terms: Blink, Blink, Blink, Nictate, Nictitate, Wink, Wink
2. Adjective. Closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly. "He stood blinking in the bright sunlight"
3. Adjective. Informal intensifiers. "You flaming idiot"
Definition of Blinking
1. blink [v] - See also: blink
Medical Definition of Blinking
1. Brief closing of the eyelids by involuntary normal periodic closing, as a protective measure, or by voluntary action. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Blinking
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