noun

saccade

Saccade (noun) means a rapid movement of the eye (either voluntary or involuntary) from one focus to another. (Often described as a jerky movement, but this word denotes all such quick eye movements, which happen continually, not just exaggerated or weird ones, and not nystagmus.).

noun

A rapid movement of the eye (either voluntary or involuntary) from one focus to another. (Often described as a jerky movement, but this word denotes all such quick eye movements, which happen continually, not just exaggerated or weird ones, and not nystagmus.)

The act of checking a horse quickly with a single strong pull of the reins.

The sounding of two violin strings together by using a sudden strong pressure of the bow.

Any sudden jerking movement.

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Etymology

Borrowed from French saccade.

Rhymes for saccade

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of saccade?

"saccade" (noun) means a rapid movement of the eye (either voluntary or involuntary) from one focus to another. (Often described as a jerky movement, but this word denotes all such quick eye movements, which happen continually, not just exaggerated or weird ones, and not nystagmus.).

What are the different meanings of saccade?

"saccade" has 3 main meanings: 1. A rapid movement of the eye (either voluntary or involuntary) from one focus to another. (Often described as a jerky movement, but this word denotes all such quick eye movements, which happen continually, not just exaggerated or weird ones, and not nystagmus.); 2. The act of checking a horse quickly with a single strong pull of the reins; 3. The sounding of two violin strings together by using a sudden strong pressure of the bow.