saccade Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a rapid, jerky movement of the eyes between positions of rest
  2. noun an abrupt spasmodic movement
    jerking; jolt; jerk.

WordNet


Sac*cade" noun
Etymology
F.
Definitions
  1. (Man.) A sudden, violent check of a horse by drawing or twitching the reins on a sudden and with one pull.

Webster 1913