- winking
- wink·ing (wingkґing) [A.S. wincian] quick closing and opening of the eyelids, particularly of only one eye.
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Winking — Wink Wink, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Winked}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Winking}.] [OE. winken, AS. wincian; akin to D. wenken, G. winken to wink, nod, beckon, OHG. winchan, Sw. vinka, Dan. vinke, AS. wancol wavering, OHG. wanchal wavering, wanch?n to waver, G … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
winking — un·winking; winking; … English syllables
winking — wɪŋk n. act of closing one eye; blinking of the eyes; innuendo or hint that is expressed by the wink of an eye; brief moment, second (like the wink of an eye); flashing or twinkling of a light; short nap, little sleep (Informal) v. close one… … English contemporary dictionary
Winking monkey — Wink Wink, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Winked}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Winking}.] [OE. winken, AS. wincian; akin to D. wenken, G. winken to wink, nod, beckon, OHG. winchan, Sw. vinka, Dan. vinke, AS. wancol wavering, OHG. wanchal wavering, wanch?n to waver, G … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
winking — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. nictitating, blinking, squinting, flirting, flirtation, twinkling, sparkling, flashing … English dictionary for students
winking — n. Nictation … New dictionary of synonyms
winking — I noun a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly • Syn: ↑blink, ↑eye blink, ↑blinking, ↑wink, ↑nictitation, ↑nictation • Derivationally related forms: ↑nictate … Useful english dictionary
Winking Skull — [http://www.winkingskull.com Winkingskull.com] is an interactive resource for medical students and people interested in science. Organized by body region, the user friendly study aid contains all the must know concepts students usually encounter… … Wikipedia
winking spasm — spasmodic twitching of the orbicularis palpebrarum muscle and of the eyelid … Medical dictionary
winking cartilage — noun : the nictitating membrane when cartilaginous (as in a horse and various other mammals) … Useful english dictionary
