English Dictionary

To wrinkle, bend, or curl; to shrivel; hence, to contract into a less extent or compass; to gather together; to become compacted.
Source : opted (140930)  - auto

To withdraw or retire, as from danger; to decline action from fear; to recoil, as in fear, horror, or distress.
Source : opted (140931)  - auto

To express fear, horror, or pain by contracting the body, or part of it; to shudder; to quake.
Source : opted (140932)  - auto

To cause to contract or shrink; as, to shrink finnel by imersing it in boiling water.
Source : opted (140933)  - auto

To draw back; to withdraw.
Source : opted (140934)  - auto

The act shrinking; shrinkage; contraction; also, recoil; withdrawal.
Source : opted (140935)  - auto