wrinkle

//ˈrɪŋ.kəl//
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Noun

wrinkleSingular
wrinklesPlural
1

A small line or fold in the skin, especially on the face, caused by age or repeated facial expressions.

She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes when she smiled.

2

A crease or fold in fabric, paper, or another surface.

I need to iron out the wrinkles in my shirt before the meeting.

3

A minor problem or difficulty in a plan or process.

We need to iron out a few wrinkles in the project plan before we can proceed.

Verb

wrinklePresent tense
wrinkledPast tense
wrinkledPast participle
wrinklingPresent participle
wrinklesThird-person singular
1

To form or cause to form small lines or folds, especially in the skin or fabric.

She wrinkled her nose at the smell.

2

To contract or pucker, as the brow or nose.

She wrinkled her nose at the strange smell.

Antonym