(sac-cade) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. 1 a rapid jerky movement of the eyes between positions of rest; 2 the act of checking a horse quickly with a single strong pull of the reins

Example Sentence

A saccade is the fastest movement produced by the human body.

Synonyms

jerky eye movement; movement of the eye; abrupt reining of a horse

Antonyms

stillness

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