English
wikipedia

Etymology
French saccade#French|saccade.

Pronunciation
IPA|/s�'k�:d/

Noun
en-noun

1. rare a sudden jerking movement
2. a rapid jerky movement of the eye (voluntary or involuntary) from one focus to another

#:*1993: He added the bill with a single saccade of his pulsing eyes. � Will Self, My Idea of Fun

1. the act of checking a horse quickly with a single strong pull of the reins
2. music the sounding of two violin strings together by using a sudden strong pressure of the bow

French

Etymology
From French saquer or the Spanish cognate sacar.

Pronunciation
IPA|/sakad/

Noun
saccade f

1. a jerk

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