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to eyeblink

to eyeblink

3.0
To close and open the eyelid very quickly
  • verb
  • /ˈaɪˌblɪŋk/
translation icon : parpadear
  • He tried not to eyeblink during the staring contest with his friend.

Examples

  • Some animals eyeblink more frequently to keep their eyes moist.

  • Did you see him eyeblink during the presentation?

  • When the bright light flashed, she could not help but eyeblink in surprise.

  • She eyeblinks rapidly when the light is too bright.

  • When the bright light flashed, she could not help but eyeblink in surprise.

  • He tried not to eyeblink during the staring contest with his friend.

  • She eyeblinked rapidly when the light became too intense.

Synonyms

to wink
vsto eyeblink
54 1.0

To close and open one eye quickly to signal or greet someone

is a rapid eyelid movement that is usually reflexive not mainly a signal
to bat
vsto eyeblink
23 7.4

To quickly close and open the eyelids as a sign

is mainly an automatic quick eyelid action rather than a deliberate gesture
to flutter
vsto eyeblink
10 3.7

To move the eyelids quickly and lightly, like a short blink

is a faster or stronger quick eyelid closure usually reflexive
to nictitate
vsto eyeblink
  • Specialized
1 9.9

To close and open the eyes briefly

is a rapid eyelid action usually as a reflex or reaction
to nictate
vsto eyeblink
  • Specialized
9.9

To close and open the eyes quickly

focuses on rapid eyelid movement often as a reflex or reaction

Idioms

in an eyeblink
  • Informal
6.8

Happen very quickly in the short time it takes to blink an eye

How Fast

to eyeblink
3.0
to wink
54 1.0
to flutter
10 3.7

Surface Forms

eyeblink infinitive
eyeblinked past
eyeblinked past participle
eyeblinking present participle
eyeblinks third person singular

Morphology

eyeblink = eye + blink (transparent) = eye + blink

The verb is a transparent compound verb formed from 'eye' + 'blink'; its action is directly described by the parts.

Etymology

Eyeblink as a verb comes from the words eye and blink, so it literally means to 'quickly close and open the eyelid' and is often an automatic action to protect or keep the eye wet.