nictitate

Verb

To blink or wink, especially referring to the rapid closing and opening of the eyelids.

ریشه

Derived from Latin 'nictare' meaning 'to wink'.

مثال

• The cat began to nictitate as it fell asleep.
• He would nictitate rapidly when he was nervous.
• The bright light made her nictitate.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Nictitate rapidly Begin to nictitate Nictitate in response