verb Download 🔗Share To strip the blubber or skin from, as from a whale, seal, etc. Examples : "The sailors flinched the whale carcass, carefully removing the thick blubber layer for its oil. " animal action nautical food ocean process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a (usually negative) stimulus; to cringe. Examples : "The child flinched when the loud balloon popped. " body action sensation emotion mind Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To dodge (a question), to avoid an unpleasant task or duty Examples : "When asked about the missing money, the suspect flinched and looked away, avoiding the question. " attitude action character mind Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To let the foot slip from a ball, when attempting to give a tight croquet. Examples : "Frustrated, Michael flinched when trying to croquet his opponent's ball, barely nudging it instead of sending it far away. " sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading