verb🔗ShareTo 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. "animalactionnauticalfoodoceanprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a (usually negative) stimulus; to cringe."The child flinched when the loud balloon popped. "bodyactionsensationemotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo 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. "attitudeactioncharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo 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. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
