to wrinkle, bend, or curl; to shrivel; hence, to contract into a less extent or compass; to gather together; to become compacted.-to withdraw or retire, as from danger; to decline action from fear; to recoil, as in fear, horror, or distress.-to express fear, horror, or pain by contracting the body, or part of it; to shudder; to quake.-to cause to contract or shrink; as, to shrink finnel by imersing it in boiling water.-to draw back; to withdraw.-the act shrinking; shrinkage; contraction; also, recoil; withdrawal.