Blinking vs. Flashing — What's the Difference?

Blinking is a bodily function; it is a semi-autonomic rapid closing of the eyelid. A single blink is determined by the forceful closing of the eyelid or inactivation of the levator palpebrae superioris and the activation of the palpebral portion of the orbicularis oculi, not the full open and close.

Sheet metal used to reinforce and weatherproof the joints and angles of a roof.

To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly.

A sudden blazing or bursting, as of fire or water.

To look in astonishment or disbelief, typically with the eyes blinking

(roofing) Components used to weatherproof or seal roof system edges at perimeters, penetrations, walls, expansion joints, valleys, drains and other places where the roof covering is interrupted or terminated.

To look through half-closed eyes, as in a bright glare; squint

The process of getting rid of gaps on shelves by bringing products from the back of the shelf to the front to create a 'fuller' shelf.

To give off light with intermittent gleams; flash on and off

The blinking of a light source, such as a light bulb or computer's cursor.

To pretend to be ignorant of; disregard or condone

The exposing of one's naked body, or part of it, in public briefly (the action of the verb to flash).

To waver or back down, as in a contest of wills

(jewellery) The use of rhodium plating to temporarily enhance a ring's durability and shine.

To cause to blink

Present participle of flash

To hold back or remove from the eyes by blinking

The creation of an artifical flood by the sudden letting in of a body of water; - called also flushing.

To refuse to recognize or face

Pieces of metal, built into the joints of a wall, so as to lap over the edge of the gutters or to cover the edge of the roofing; also, similar pieces used to cover the valleys of roofs of slate, shingles, or the like. By extension, the metal covering of ridges and hips of roofs; also, in the United States, the protecting of angles and breaks in walls of frame houses with waterproof material, tarred paper, or the like. Cf. Filleting.

To transmit (a message) with a flashing light.

The reheating of an article at the furnace aperture during manufacture to restore its plastic condition; esp., the reheating of a globe of crown glass to allow it to assume a flat shape as it is rotated.

The act or an instance of rapidly closing and opening the eyes or an eye.

A short vivid experience;

An instant

Sheet metal shaped and attached to a roof for strength and weatherproofing

(Scots) A quick look or glimpse; a glance.

Emitting light in sudden short or intermittent bursts;

A flash of light; a twinkle.

See iceblink.

That blinks.

Bloody

Present participle of blink

The act of something that blinks.

A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly

Off-and-on;

Closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly;

(used of persons) informal intensifiers;