Nictitate

/ˈnɪktɪteɪt/ verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    to wink or blink transitive
  2. 2
    briefly shut the eyes wordnet

Synonyms

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batbat the eyesblinknictatetwinklewink

Etymology

Back-formation from nictitating.

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