English dictionary
wince
nounPronunciation
/wɪns/
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- A sudden movement or gesture of shrinking away.
- 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
- To flinch as if in pain or distress.
- To wash (cloth), dip it in dye, etc., with the use of a wince.
- To kick or flounce when unsteady or impatient.
Example sentences
A horse winces.