clignement — meaning in English

English meaning

• blink verb To close and open the eyes quickly.

Senses

clignement is used for these senses in English:

• blink The act of quickly closing both eyes and opening them again.
• eyeblink An act of blinking one's eyelids one time.

blink — full definition

1. verb To close and open the eyes quickly.
2. verb To flash on and off, especially at regular intervals.
3. verb To back down or show hesitation in a standoff, as in the phrase "blink first."
4. noun The act of quickly closing and opening the eyes, or a very brief moment.

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