wrinkle

/ɹˈɪŋkə‍l/

/ˈɹɪŋkəɫ/

[noun] [verb]

Wrinkle

[NOUN]

a small fold or line in a piece of cloth or in the skin, particularly the face

synonyms : crease

a clever method of doing something (especially something new and different)

a minor difficulty

to wrinkle

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to develop small lines or creases on the surface of something, often caused by folding, shrinking, or aging

synonyms : purse

make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

synonyms : crease

the runner on third base starts home as the pitcher delivers the ball

synonyms : suicide squeeze

suicide squeeze play

become wrinkled or crumpled or creased

synonyms : crease

crinkle

crumple

rumple

make wrinkled or creased

synonyms : crease

furrow

Examples

1. She wrinkled her nose at the taste of broccoli.

2. She wrinkled her nose at the strong smell.

3. She wrinkled her nose as she tasted the beet.

4. The iron removes wrinkles from the fabric and makes it smooth.

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