Blink vs. Flashing — What's the Difference?

To quickly open and close the eyelids.

To convey a signal using light.

To ignore or pretend not to notice.

Emitting light in sudden, intermittent bursts.

A very short moment; instant.

Displaying text or other visuals briefly on a screen.

To react with surprise or mild disapproval.

Making a sudden, brief appearance.

To briefly interrupt.

To expose oneself suddenly and publicly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 pretend to be ignorant of; disregard or condone

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

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

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

To cause to blink

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

To hold back or remove from the eyes by blinking

Present participle of flash

To refuse to recognize or face

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

To transmit (a message) with a flashing light.

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.

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

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.

An instant

A short vivid experience;

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

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

A flash of light; a twinkle.

Emitting light in sudden short or intermittent bursts;

See iceblink.

(intransitive) To close and reopen both eyes quickly.

(transitive) To close and reopen one's eyes to remove (something) from on or around the eyes.

To wink; to twinkle with, or as with, the eye.

To see with the eyes half shut, or indistinctly and with frequent winking, as a person with weak eyes.

To shine, especially with intermittent light; to twinkle; to flicker; to glimmer, as a lamp.

To glance.

To flash on and off at regular intervals.

To flash headlights on a car at.

To send a signal with a lighting device.

(hyperbole) To perform the smallest action that could solicit a response.

(transitive) To shut out of sight; to evade; to shirk.

To turn slightly sour, or blinky, as beer, milk, etc.

To teleport, mostly for short distances.

The act of quickly closing both eyes and opening them again.

(figuratively) The time needed to close and reopen one's eyes.

(computing) A text formatting feature that causes text to disappear and reappear as a form of visual emphasis.

A glimpse or glance.

Gleam; glimmer; sparkle

(nautical) The dazzling whiteness about the horizon caused by the reflection of light from fields of ice at sea; iceblink

Boughs cast where deer are to pass, in order to turn or check them.

(video games) An ability that allows teleporting, mostly for short distances

To wink; to twinkle with, or as with, the eye.

To see with the eyes half shut, or indistinctly and with frequent winking, as a person with weak eyes.

To shine, esp. with intermittent light; to twinkle; to flicker; to glimmer, as a lamp.

To turn slightly sour, as beer, mild, etc.

To shut out of sight; to avoid, or purposely evade; to shirk; as, to blink the question.

To trick; to deceive.

A glimpse or glance.

Gleam; glimmer; sparkle.

The dazzling whiteness about the horizon caused by the reflection of light from fields of ice at sea; ice blink.

Boughs cast where deer are to pass, to turn or check them.

A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly

Briefly shut the eyes;

Force to go away by blinking;

Gleam or glow intermittently;

A typical person blinks about 15-20 times per minute.

Most vertebrates blink to protect and moisten their eyes, though the frequency and method can vary.

Yes, abnormal blinking rates can be a sign of conditions like dry eyes or neurological disorders.

Flashing lights generally consume more energy than the biological energy used in blinking.

Common uses include signaling in vehicles, emergency alerts, and decorative lighting.

Yes, flashing lights can vary in color depending on their intended use.

The primary purpose of blinking is to keep the eyes clean and well-moisturized.

Yes, regulations specify the use, color, and frequency of flashing lights for different types of vehicles.

Yes, while blinking is typically involuntary, it can be consciously controlled.

Increased blinking can occur due to eye irritation, stress, or when focusing intently.

The corneal reflex is a natural blinking response to objects approaching the eye.

They provide clear and immediate communication of hazards or operational states.

Flashing lights can cause stress or seizures in susceptible individuals.

Blinking is a biological and mostly involuntary action, while flashing is a controlled, artificial occurrence.