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winking
wink W0177900 (wĭngk)v. winked, wink·ing, winks v.intr.1. To close and open the eyelid of one eye deliberately, as to convey a message, signal, or suggestion.2. To close and open the eyelids of both eyes; blink.3. To shine fitfully; twinkle: Harbor lights were winking in the distance.v.tr.1. To close and open (an eye or the eyes) rapidly.2. To signal or express by winking: winked his agreement.n.1. a. The act of winking.b. A signal or hint conveyed by winking.2. The very brief time required for a wink; an instant.3. A quick closing and opening of the eyelids; a blink.4. A gleam or twinkle.5. Informal A brief period of sleep.Phrasal Verbs: wink at To pretend not to see: winked at corruption in the ministry. wink out To come to a close; end.
[Middle English winken, to close one's eyes, from Old English wincian.]winking (ˈwɪŋkɪŋ) n (Physiology) the act of closing and opening one eye quickly, deliberately, or in an exaggerated fashion to convey friendliness, etcadj(of a light) gleaming or flashing intermittentlyThesaurus| Noun | 1. |  winking - a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidlyblink, blinking, eye blink, nictation, nictitation, winkinborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex - an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimuluspalpebration - repeated blinking or winking (especially if uncontrolled and persistent) | | Adj. | 1. |  winking - closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly; "he stood blinking in the bright sunlight"blinkingshut, closed - used especially of mouth or eyes; "he sat quietly with closed eyes"; "his eyes were shut against the sunlight" |
Translationsammiccantestrizzata d'occhioIdiomsSeewinkWinking
Winking (also nictitation), a protective unconditioned reflex (or a conditioned reflex formed on its basis) in response to stimulation of the sensory branches of the trigeminal nerve in the cornea or conjunctiva of the eye, in the skin of the eyelids, and in the eyelashes, as well as in response to light stimulation. The closing of the palpebral fissure before entry of a harmful agent into the eye is an important biological adaptation. During winking the eyeball is washed by lacrimal fluid, which helps remove foreign bodies. Winking is effected primarily by contraction of the orbital muscle, which is innervated by fibers of the facial nerve. In response to stimulation of the trigeminal nerve, the reflex arc is closed in the region of the medulla oblongata. Absence of winking is observed when the facial nerve is paralyzed or when the trigeminal nerve is damaged. Intensification and increase in the frequency of winking, often accompanied by tearing and photophobia, are observed with conjunctivitis. winking
winking [wingk´ing] quick opening and closing of the eyelids.jaw winking involuntary closing of the eyelids associated with jaw movements.winking
Synonyms for winkingnoun a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidlySynonyms- blink
- blinking
- eye blink
- nictation
- nictitation
- wink
Related Words- inborn reflex
- innate reflex
- instinctive reflex
- physiological reaction
- reflex
- reflex action
- reflex response
- unconditioned reflex
- palpebration
adj closing the eyes intermittently and rapidlySynonymsRelated Words |