verb🔗ShareسلخTo strip the blubber or skin from, as from a whale, seal, etc."The sailors flinched the whale carcass, carefully removing the thick blubber layer for its oil. "سلخ البحارة جيفة الحوت، وأزالوا بعناية طبقة الشحم السميكة من أجل زيتها.animalactionnauticalfoodoceanprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareارتعد، ارتعشTo make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a (usually negative) stimulus; to cringe."The child flinched when the loud balloon popped. "ارتعد الطفل عندما انفجر البالون الصاخب.bodyactionsensationemotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareتهرب، تفادىTo dodge (a question), to avoid an unpleasant task or duty"When asked about the missing money, the suspect flinched and looked away, avoiding the question. "عندما سُئل عن المال المفقود، تهرب المشتبه به ونظر بعيدًا، متجنبًا السؤال.attitudeactioncharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareتردد، تراجعTo let the foot slip from a ball, when attempting to give a tight croquet."Frustrated, Michael flinched when trying to croquet his opponent's ball, barely nudging it instead of sending it far away. "في حالة إحباط، تردد مايكل عندما حاول أن يضرب كرة خصمه، بالكاد دفعها بدلاً من إرسالها بعيدًا.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading