wincing

/ˈwɪnsɪŋ/

verb

To flinch as if in pain or distress.

Examples :

"He was wincing as the doctor cleaned his scraped knee. "

verb

To wash (cloth), dip it in dye, etc., with the use of a wince.

Examples :

"The seamstress winced the delicate silk fabric in a deep indigo dye. "

technical machine process industry

verb

To kick or flounce when unsteady or impatient.

Examples :

"A horse winces."

body action

noun

The act by which someone winces; a grimace.

Examples :

"Seeing the sudden flash of light caused a wincing in her eyes. "

body sensation action

Meanings

Examples :

"He was wincing as the doctor cleaned his scraped knee. "

Examples :

"The seamstress winced the delicate silk fabric in a deep indigo dye. "

Examples :

"A horse winces."

Examples :

"Seeing the sudden flash of light caused a wincing in her eyes. "

Related Words

cleaned verb

To remove dirt from a place or object.

grimace noun

A contorted facial expression, often expressing contempt or pain.

impatient adjective

Restless and intolerant of delays.

seamstress noun

A woman who sews clothes professionally.

someone noun

A partially specified but unnamed person.

delicate noun

A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.

scraped verb

To draw (an object, especially a sharp or angular one), along (something) while exerting pressure.

unsteady verb

To render unsteady, removing balance.

doctor noun

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

flinch noun

A reflexive jerking away.

flounce noun

A strip of decorative material, usually pleated, attached along one edge; a ruffle.W

distress noun

(Cause of) discomfort.