clin.
Found only in the expression clin d’œil (“wink, instant”).
Meaning & usage
Found only in the expression clin d’œil (“wink, instant”).
Where this word comes from
Inherited from Middle French clin, related to the verb cligner.
lapstrake, clinker
Where this word comes from
Inherited from Middle French clinc, from Middle Dutch klinken.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.