verb🔗ShareDesollarTo 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. "Los marineros desollaron el cadáver de la ballena, quitando cuidadosamente la gruesa capa de grasa para obtener su aceite.animalactionnauticalfoodoceanprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharese estremeció, se encogióTo make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a (usually negative) stimulus; to cringe."The child flinched when the loud balloon popped. "El niño se estremeció cuando el globo ruidoso explotó.bodyactionsensationemotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEsquivar, eludirTo 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. "Cuando le preguntaron por el dinero perdido, el sospechoso eludió la pregunta y desvió la mirada.attitudeactioncharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTitubear, retrocederTo 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. "Frustrado, Michael titubeó al intentar hacer croquet a la bola de su oponente, apenas empujándola en lugar de enviarla lejos.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
