Eye Blink (Noun)

Meaning

A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

• The sudden loud noise triggered an involuntary eye blink as a natural reflex to protect her eyes.
• His eye blink was so fast that it was almost imperceptible to the observer.
• The bright light caused an eye blink as her pupils adjusted to the intense illumination.
• During the experiment, the researchers measured the participant's eye blink rate to assess their level of stress.
• The eye blink was a natural response to the dust particle that had entered her eye.

Synonyms

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

Hypernyms

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

Hyponyms

• Palpebration