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Blinking
01
a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
singular
not gender specific
Examples
Frequent blinking may indicate eye irritation.
blinking
01
repeatedly closing and opening the eyes rapidly
Grammatical Information
Composition
present participle adjective
qualitative
ungradable
domain
body, movement
Examples
She stood blinking in the harsh sunlight.
02
used to emphasize annoyance, surprise, or another strong feeling
Dialect
British
BritishInformal
Examples
Turn off that blinking alarm!
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