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Winking

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Noun

1. blink, blinking, eye blink, nictation, nictitation, wink, winking

a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly

Adjective

2. blinking, winking

closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly

Example Sentences:
'he stood blinking in the bright sunlight'

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Winking

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noun
1. 
the act of closing and opening one eye quickly, deliberately, or in an exaggerated fashion to convey friendliness, etc
It was as easy as winking.
adjective
2. 
(of a light) gleaming or flashing intermittently
A winking headlight signals other drivers can have the right of way.

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Winking

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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.
v. winked, wink·ing, winks

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