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nictitation

 
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The act of winking.

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    A brief closing of the eyes: blink, nictation, wink. See see/not see.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
  Synonyms: blink, eye blink, blinking, wink, winking, nictation

 
 
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