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English to English noun
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the facial expression of sudden pain |  | source: wordnet30
| 2 |
a reflex response to sudden pain | | source: wordnet30
| 3 |
The act of one who winces. | | source: webster1913
| 4 |
A reel used in dyeing, steeping, or washing cloth; a winch. It is placed over the division wall between two wince pits so as to allow the cloth to descend into either compartment. at will. | | source: webster1913
verb
| 5 |
draw back, as with fear or pain | | Example: she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf
source: wordnet30
| 6 |
make a face indicating disgust or dislike | | Example: She winced when she heard his pompous speech
source: wordnet30
| 7 |
To shrink, as from a blow, or from pain; to flinch; to start back. | | source: webster1913
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