Blink (Noun)

Meaning

A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

• A sudden noise caused a blink of her eye.
• Every few seconds he had a natural blink, but the moment of blindness was so brief.
• Her eyes experienced a rapid blink when dust flew into them.
• When the bright light filled his eyes, he reacted with a blink.
• His eyes involuntarily did a blink as sand flew into his face.

Synonyms

• Blinking
• Eye Blink
• Wink
• Nictation
• Winking
• Nictitation

Hypernyms

• Reflex Action
• Instinctive Reflex
• Physiological Reaction
• Innate Reflex
• Inborn Reflex
• Unconditioned Reflex
• Reflex Response

Related Words

• Blink (verb)