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Raresaccade
The correct spelling is saccade.
How to pronounce saccade
/səˈkɑːd/
nounIPA: /səˈkɑːd/
Say it like: Sac-cad-e
The correct spelling is saccade. A sudden jerking movement.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A sudden jerking movement.
- 2.A rapid jerky movement of the eye (voluntary or involuntary) from one focus to another.
- 3.The act of checking a horse quickly with a single strong pull of the reins.
- 4.The sounding of two violin strings together by using a sudden strong pressure of the bow.
verb
- 1.(of the eye) To make a rapid jerking movement to focus elsewhere.
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