n. (also wingspread) measurement right across the wings. wink v. 1 (often foll. by at) close and open one eye quickly, esp. as a signal. 2 close and open (one or both eyes) quickly. 3 (of a light etc.) twinkle; (of an indicator) flash on and off. n. 1 act of winking. 2 colloq. short sleep. in a