Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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blink | Yes | No | Yes | No |
flutter | Yes | No | Yes | No |
blink (noun) | flutter (noun) |
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a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly | the act of moving back and forth |
the motion made by flapping up and down | |
abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart block | |
a disorderly outburst or tumult |
blink (verb) | flutter (verb) |
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briefly shut the eyes | wink briefly |
keep back by blinking | beat rapidly |
gleam or glow intermittently | move back and forth very rapidly |
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart | |
flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements |