This is the 153rd most frequent Tamil word.
இம
"இம" in Tamil means "eyelid."
Here, 'இம' is used to refer to the eyelid, showing its general noun usage.
யானையின் இம மிகப் பெரியது.
The elephant's eyelid is very large.
Here, 'இம' is used metaphorically within 'இம சலனம்' to express actions related to blinking or lack thereof.
இம சலனம் இல்லாமல் பார்த்தான்.
He watched without a blink of the eyelid.
In this sentence, 'இமை' refers to eyelids, emphasizing their action of closing as a poetic expression.