hainch

/hɪntʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to gather into a bundle or a knot, typically by twisting or folding

“She hunched the scarf around her neck to keep warm.”

2. verb

to make something curve or bend inward

“The tree’s branches hunched under the weight of snow.”

3. noun

a fold or a twist in a fabric or a thread

“The hinch in the fabric made it difficult to iron out.”

Synonyms

  • fold
  • twist

Antonyms

  • extend
  • stretch