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wince

/wɪns/

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noun

Tressaillement

A sudden movement or gesture of shrinking away.

Examples :

"Seeing the spilled juice on the white tablecloth, she made a wince of disgust. "

En voyant le jus renversé sur la nappe blanche, elle fit un tressaillement de dégoût.

body action sensation

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noun

Guindal, treuil

A reel used in dyeing, steeping, or washing cloth; a winch. It is placed over the division wall between two wince pits so as to allow the cloth to descend into either compartment at will.

Examples :

"The textile worker carefully maneuvered the damp fabric over the wince, ensuring it was evenly submerged in the dye bath on the other side of the dividing wall. "

L'ouvrier textile manœuvra avec précaution le tissu humide sur le guindal, s'assurant qu'il était uniformément immergé dans le bain de teinture de l'autre côté de la cloison.

material machine industry technical

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verb

Tressaillir, grimacer

To flinch as if in pain or distress.

Examples :

"When the dentist's drill touched her tooth, she winced. "

Quand la fraise du dentiste a touché sa dent, elle a tressailli.

body mind sensation emotion

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verb

Laver

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

Examples :

"The textile worker had to wince the newly woven cotton to prepare it for printing. "

L'ouvrier textile devait laver le coton nouvellement tissé pour le préparer à l'impression.

technical machine process industry

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verb

Tressaillir

To kick or flounce when unsteady or impatient.

Examples :

"A horse winces."

Un cheval tressaille.

body action sensation