wrinkle
Pronunciation
[change]- IPA (key): /ˈrɪŋkl̩/
Audio (US) (file) - Hyphenation: wrink‧le
Noun
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- (countable) A wrinkle is a line or crease on old and fragile skin, usually caused by old age or tiredness.
- My grandfather had a lot of wrinkles on his face.
Verb
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- To wrinkle is to make lines, creases, or folds on a smooth surface.
- When he smiled, his face wrinkled.