Definitions for nictitate
ˈnɪk tɪˌteɪtnic·ti·tate

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. blink, wink, nictitate, nictateverb

   briefly shut the eyes

   "The TV announcer never seems to blink"

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1. nictitateverb

   to wink or blink

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1. nictitate

   Nictitate means to wink or blink, often referring to the rapid closing and opening of the eyelid. It can also refer to the action of a nictitating membrane, a translucent third eyelid present in some animals, which can be drawn across the eye for protection or moisture.

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1. Nictitateverb

   to wink; to nictate

2. Etymology: [See Nictate.]

Matched Categories

1. • Act Involuntarily

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce nictitate?

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How to say nictitate in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of nictitate in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of nictitate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=nictitate
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Nictitate
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nictitate
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=nictitate