Meaning Of The Word Wince

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wince
verb: If you wince, the muscles of your face tighten suddenly because you have felt a pain or because you have just seen, heard, or remembered something unpleasant.

wince in American English 1
the act or an instance of wincing
to shrink or draw back slightly, usually with a grimace, as in pain, embarrassment, alarm, etc.
intransitive verb: to draw back or tense the body, as from pain or from a blow; start; flinch
noun: a wincing or shrinking movement; a slight start

wince in American English 2
a roller used between dyeing vats to facilitate the transfer of pieces of cloth
noun

wince in British English 1
noun: the act of wincing
verb: to start slightly, as with sudden pain; flinch

wince in British English 2
noun: a roller for transferring pieces of cloth between dyeing vats

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