NICTITATING
(verb, adj.)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Nictitating.
Nictitating - as a verb
Briefly shut the eyes
Example: "The tv announcer never seems to blink"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blinknictatewinkHypernyms (Closely Related)
act involuntarilyact reflexivelyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Nictitating - as an adjective
Winking, blinking
Example Sentences
"Reptiles have a nictitating membrane that protects their eyes."
"The bird's nictitating membrane quickly covered its eye."
"The fish's nictitating membrane kept its eyes safe underwater."
"The frog blinked its nictitating membrane while catching insects."
"The nictitating membrane is translucent and can be drawn across the eyes."
Word Game Points
Is NICTITATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nictitating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
NICTITATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is NICTITATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, nictitating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordNICTITATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is NICTITATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nictitating is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordNICTITATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
