nictitate (Meaning)

Wordnet

nictitate (v)

briefly shut the eyes

Webster

To wink; to nictate.

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The bird's nictitating membrane flickered rapidly, protecting its delicate eye from the bright sunlight.
The snake's nictitating membranes, like a transparent eyelid, slid over its exposed eyes to keep them moist and protected.
The nictitating membrane is a transparent or translucent third eyelid found in many animals, including reptiles, birds, and amphibians.
The lizard's nictitating membranes worked swiftly and effortlessly, shielding its eyes from the harsh desert wind.
The eagle's nictitating membrane kept its eyes clear and focused even during intense sunlight at high altitudes.
The nictitating membrane of the chameleon extended and retracted seamlessly, aiding in its ability to change color.
The crocodile's nictitating membranes, along with its nictitating glands, protected its eyes underwater and in the dry conditions of its habitat.
The shark's nictitating membranes, often called an "eyerolling" membrane, rolled across its eyes to provide additional protection from potential threats.
The nictitating membranes of the frog acted as a moist, transparent barrier, shielding its eyes while it was above or below water.
The tortoise's nictitating membranes moved independently of its eyelids, helping to keep its eyes moist and free of debris.

briefly shut the eyesTo wink; to nictate.

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The bird's nictitating membrane flickered rapidly, protecting its delicate eye from the bright sunlight.

The snake's nictitating membranes, like a transparent eyelid, slid over its exposed eyes to keep them moist and protected.

The nictitating membrane is a transparent or translucent third eyelid found in many animals, including reptiles, birds, and amphibians.

The lizard's nictitating membranes worked swiftly and effortlessly, shielding its eyes from the harsh desert wind.