stuip — meaning in English

English meaning

• spasm noun A sudden, involuntary tightening of a muscle or group of muscles.
• wince noun A sudden movement or gesture of shrinking away.

Senses

stuip is used for these senses in English:

• spasm A violent, excruciating seizure of pain.
• wince A sudden movement or gesture of shrinking away.

spasm — full definition

1. noun A sudden, involuntary tightening of a muscle or group of muscles.
2. noun A sudden, short burst of activity, energy, or emotion.
3. verb To contract suddenly and involuntarily.

wince — full definition

1. noun A sudden movement or gesture of shrinking away.
2. noun 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.

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