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Wrinkle
01
a small fold or line in a piece of cloth or in the skin, particularly the face
Example
The wrinkles on his neck were more pronounced after a long day in the sun.
The wrinkle in her shirt was barely noticeable, but she quickly ironed it out before the meeting.
She smiled and a tiny wrinkle appeared at the corner of her eyes, showing the wisdom of her years.
02
a clever method of doing something (especially something new and different)
03
a minor difficulty
to wrinkle
01
to create folds or creases on a previously smooth surface
Transitive: to wrinkle a flexible surface
Example
To give the antique map an aged appearance, the artist deliberately wrinkled the edges.
The toddler wrinkled the pages of the magazine while exploring its glossy pictures.
She accidentally wrinkled her dress while hastily stuffing it into the suitcase.
02
to develop small lines or creases on the surface of something, often caused by folding, shrinking, or aging
Intransitive
Example
The old leather wallet had wrinkled over time, showing signs of wear and tear from years of use.
The baby 's chubby cheeks wrinkled with every smile, adding to his adorable charm.
Despite her efforts to smooth out the fabric, the bedsheet still wrinkled after being washed and dried.
03
(of skin) to develop lines or creases
Intransitive
Example
The skin on his forehead began to wrinkle with worry as he pondered the implications of the decision.
The skin around her eyes started to wrinkle with age, revealing a lifetime of smiles and laughter.
The skin on his fingertips wrinkled after spending hours in the water.
04
to contort one's facial features in a way that causes temporary or permanent lines or creases
Transitive: to wrinkle one's facial features
Example
She wrinkled her forehead in confusion as she struggled to understand the complex instructions.
The bitter taste of the coffee made him wrinkle his lips and reach for the sugar.
As she bit into the overly salty snack, she could n't help but wrinkle her mouth in discomfort.
Example
The wrinkles on his neck were more pronounced after a long day in the sun.
The wrinkle in her shirt was barely noticeable, but she quickly ironed it out before the meeting.
She smiled and a tiny wrinkle appeared at the corner of her eyes, showing the wisdom of her years.
His forehead was smooth, with no wrinkles, as he concentrated on the complex puzzle before him.
With each passing year, more wrinkles appeared on her face, but she embraced them as a reflection of her life experiences.
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