Definition of "twitchings" [twitchings]

• Plural form of twitching. (noun)

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• "Irritative phenomena, such as twitchings or contractures, may come on later."
• "The preliminary twitchings had appeared in her hand and arm."
• "He still kept his teeth together, but severe muscular contractions attacked his body, strange twitchings and jerkings, till he was all a-quiver and writhing in silent torment."