Vocabulary Entry

nictate

|verb • noun

verb

To perform the action of nictation, which means to blink or close the eyelids quickly.

Example Sentences

"The bright light made her nictate frequently."

"He had to nictate rapidly to keep his eyes from drying out."

"As the dust flew into the air, I couldn't help but nictate."

noun

Example Sentences

"His nictate was so rapid that it created a fluttering effect."

"Nictate can often protect the eyes from irritants."

"She noticed his nictate was less frequent when he focused on his work."