Nictitate (Verb)

Meaning

Briefly shut the eyes; "The TV announcer never seems to blink".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Synonyms

• Wink
• Nictate
• Blink

Hypernyms

• Act Involuntarily
• Act Reflexively

Hyponyms

• Flutter
• Palpebrate
• Bat

Related Words

• Nictitation (noun)