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Blink

Definition of Blink

  • 1. A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly Noun
  • 2. Briefly shut the eyes Verb
  • 3. Keep back by blinking Verb
  • 4. Gleam or glow intermittently Verb

Synonyms for word "blink"

  • blinking
  • eye blink
  • nictation
  • nictitation
  • wink
  • winking
  • nictate
  • nictitate
  • wink
  • blink away
  • wink
  • flash
  • twinkle
  • wink
  • winkle

Semanticaly linked words with "blink"

  • inborn reflex
  • innate reflex
  • instinctive reflex
  • physiological reaction
  • reflex
  • reflex action
  • reflex response
  • unconditioned reflex
  • palpebration
  • palpebrate
  • bat
  • flutter
  • act involuntarily
  • act reflexively
  • hold back
  • keep
  • keep back
  • restrain
  • flick
  • flicker
  • radiate

Hyponims for word "blink"

  • inborn reflex
  • innate reflex
  • instinctive reflex
  • physiological reaction
  • reflex
  • reflex action
  • reflex response
  • unconditioned reflex

Lexical Analysis for "blink"

  1. blinking
    Noun
    derivation
    1
    1. a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
  2. blinker
    Noun
    derivation
    2
    1. a light that flashes on and off; used as a signal or to send messages
    2. a blinking light on a motor vehicle that indicates the direction in which the vehicle is about to turn
Words Rhyme with blink
  • lablink
Etymology for blink
  • etymology blinkie
  • etymology moonblink
  • etymology sunblink
  • etymological origin of blinken
  • etymologically related blink of an eye
  • etymologically related blinkard
  • etymologically related blinker
  • etymologically related blinkie
  • etymologically related blunk
  • etymologically related on the blink
  • etymologically related wink
  • is derived from blinked
  • is derived from blinking
  • is derived from blinks
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