WINCE
5 letters
10 Scrabble points
/wɪns/
Definition of WINCE
noun
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A sudden movement or gesture of shrinking away.
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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.
verb
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To flinch as if in pain or distress.
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To wash (cloth), dip it in dye, etc., with the use of a wince.
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To kick or flounce when unsteady or impatient.
"A horse winces."
Source: Wiktionary
Word Details
Letters
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Length
5 letters
Scrabble Score
10 points