winking

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

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