nictitates

[US]/ˈnɪktɪteɪts/
[UK]/ˈnɪk təˌteɪts/

Translation

v.to blink or wink

Phrases & Collocations

nictitates reflexively

nictitates frequently

nictitates involuntarily

nictitates during sleep

nictitates when startled

nictitates in response

nictitates under stress

nictitates to moisten

nictitates as reflex

Example Sentences

the cat nictitates when it feels threatened.

birds often nictitate to keep their eyes moist.

when the dog nictitates, it shows relaxation.

the rabbit nictitates quickly when scared.

some reptiles nictitate to communicate with others.

during the presentation, she mentioned how nictitates occur.

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