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(), v. i.[See Wince.] To wince; to shrink; to kick with impatience or uneasiness. Winch n.A kick, as of a beast, from impatience or uneasiness. Shelton. Winch n.[OE. winche, AS. wince a winch, a reel to wind thread upon. Cf. Wink.] 1. A crank with a handle, for giving motion to a machine, a grindstone, etc. 2. An instrument with which to turn or strain something forcibly. 3. An axle or drum turned by a crank with a handle, or by power, for raising weights, as from the hold of a ship, from mines, etc.; a windlass. 4. A wince. スポンサード リンク
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