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blink


2blink

noun

Definition of BLINK

1
chiefly Scottish : glimpse, glance
2
: glimmer, sparkle
3
: a usually involuntary shutting and opening of the eye
4
: iceblink
— in the blink of an eye
: in an instant
— on the blink
: in or into a disabled or useless condition <the TV is on the blink>
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