WRINKLE Meaning and
Definition
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Wrinkle is a noun that refers to a crease, fold, or ridge on a surface that is usually caused by compression, pressure, or shrinking. It can also be used as a verb to describe the act of forming or causing wrinkles.
In its noun form, wrinkle typically pertains to the physical characteristics of objects or materials, such as fabric, skin, or paper. It can be found on garments, bedsheets, or even on the face due to aging. These natural or accidental folds and lines can occur from bending, twisting, or handling objects, or from the natural sagging or aging process of materials or skin. Wrinkles often affect the appearance or texture of a surface, giving it a corrugated or uneven aspect.
As a verb, to wrinkle describes the action of creating creases or folds by manipulating an object or causing it to contract or fold. This can be intentional, like purposely crumpling a piece of paper or folding clothes, or unintentional, like when fabric becomes wrinkled after being squished in a suitcase. Additionally, the verb wrinkle can also denote the process of developing or showing signs of age or wear: for instance, when skin begins to wrinkle as a person gets older.
In a figurative sense, the term wrinkle is occasionally used to describe a problem, difficulty, or unexpected challenge that arises in a situation, similar to an unplanned fold or crease in a usually smooth circumstance.
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• A small ridge or furrow formed on a smooth surface by shrinking or contraction, chiefly applied to the skin of the face; a crease; a fold or rumple in cloth.
• To contract into small ridges or furrows; to make rough or uneven.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of WRINKLE
The word wrinkle originated from the Middle English term wringkle, which can be traced back to the Old English word wrincan meaning to twist, bend, or crease. This Old English term is derived from the Proto-Germanic word wrankijanan, which shares the same meaning. The word wrinkle has cognates in other Germanic languages, such as the Middle High German wrinkeln and the Middle Dutch rinkelen.
Idioms with the word WRINKLE
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wrinkle up
The idiom "wrinkle up" refers to the action of forming wrinkles or creases on a surface, typically referring to the skin or fabric. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a person's facial expression, showing disapproval or skepticism.
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wrinkle sth up
The idiom "wrinkle sth up" refers to the act of folding or crumpling something, typically a piece of cloth or paper, to create creases or wrinkles in it.
Similar spelling words for WRINKLE
- wring,
- wrong,
- wrangling,
- wrinkly,
- wrongness,
- wrangle,
- wrangler,
- wringer,
- wronged,
- wryneck,
- wrinkled,
- wronski,
- wrongly,
- wrongful.
Conjugate verb Wrinkle
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