v. i.
[L. nictare, nictatum, from nicere to beckon.]
To wink; to nictitate.
nictate
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v. i.
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verb
- To open and close the eyes rapidly: bat1, blink, nictitate, twinkle, wink. See repetition, see/not see.
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The verb has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
briefly shut the eyes
Synonyms: blink, wink, nictitate
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