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| 1. | To shrink, as from a blow, or from pain; to flinch; to start back. | ||||
| 2. | To kick or flounce when unsteady, or impatient at a rider; | ||||
| n. | 1. | The act of one who winces. | |||
| 1. | (Dyeing & Calico Printing) 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.
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| Noun | 1. | wince - the facial expression of sudden pain |
| 2. | wince - a reflex response to sudden pain Synonyms: flinch | |
| Verb | 1. | wince - draw back, as with fear or pain; "she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf" |
| 2. | wince - make a face indicating disgust or dislike; "She winced when she heard his pompous speech" |
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