Saccades

noun

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.nounA sudden jerking movement.

2.nounA rapid jerky movement of the eye (voluntary or involuntary) from one focus to another.

3.nounThe act of checking a horse quickly with a single strong pull of the reins.

4.nounThe sounding of two violin strings together by using a sudden strong pressure of the bow.

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