English dictionary

crinkle

noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

verb

  1. become wrinkled or crumpled or creased

verb

  1. make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; ‘crisp’ is archaic

Example sentences

his face has many lines
ironing gets rid of most wrinkles
This fabric won't wrinkle
The dress got wrinkled
crease the paper like this to make a crane

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