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to rapidly open and close one's eyes<she winked several times to get the dust and grit out of her eyes>SynonymsblinkRelated Wordsbat, flutter; squint
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to shine with light at regular intervals<a lighthouse was winking in the distance>— see blink 1
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to shoot forth bursts of light<fireflies winking in the darkness>— see flash 1
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to secretly sympathize with or pretend ignorance of something improper or unlawful<the whole sporting world seems to wink as untold sums are bet on the outcome of the Super Bowl>— see connive
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