Wink Synonyms & Definitions

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• WinkDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (v. t.) To cause (the eyes) to wink.
2. (n.) The act of closing, or closing and opening, the eyelids quickly; hence, the time necessary for such an act; a moment.
3. (n.) A hint given by shutting the eye with a significant cast.
4. (v. i.) To be dim and flicker; as, the light winks.
5. (v. i.) To nod; to sleep; to nap.
6. (v. i.) To give a hint by a motion of the eyelids, often those of one eye only.
7. (v. i.) To close and open the eyelids quickly; to nictitate; to blink.
8. (v. i.) To shut the eyes quickly; to close the eyelids with a quick motion.
9. (v. i.) To avoid taking notice, as if by shutting the eyes; to connive at anything; to be tolerant; -- generally with at.

• Winkle-hawkDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (n.) A rectangular rent made in cloth; -- called also winkle-hole.