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A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
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nictation
Word definitions for nictation in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Nictation \Nic*ta"tion\, n. [L. nictatio; cf. F. nictation.] The act of winking; nictitation.
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. an act or instance of winking or blinking; a wink, a blink
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly [syn: blink , eye blink , blinking , wink , winking , nictitation ]
Usage examples of nictation.
He placed an oxygen mask over Kempsey’s face and switched on the alternating suction and nictation of the oxygen pump.