flinches

verb

  1. 1

    To strip the blubber or skin from, as from a whale, seal, etc.

verb

  1. 1

    To make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a (usually negative) stimulus; to cringe.

  2. 2

    To dodge (a question), to avoid an unpleasant task or duty

  3. 3

    To let the foot slip from a ball, when attempting to give a tight croquet.

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