wrinkle
/ˈɹɪŋkl̩/
noun
- 1
A small furrow, ridge or crease in an otherwise smooth surface.
- 2
A line or crease in the skin, especially when caused by age or fatigue.
“Spending time out in the sun may cause you to develop wrinkles sooner.”
- 3
A fault, imperfection or bug especially in a new system or product; typically, they will need to be ironed out.
“Three months later, we're still discovering new wrinkles.”
- 4
A twist on something existing; a novel difference.
verb
- 1
To make wrinkles in; to cause to have wrinkles.
“Be careful not to wrinkle your dress before we arrive.”
- 2
To pucker or become uneven or irregular.
“An hour in the tub will cause your fingers to wrinkle.”
- 3
(of skin) To develop irreversibly wrinkles; to age.
“The skin is the substance that wrinkles, shows age, stretches, scars and cuts.”
- 4
To sneer (at).
noun
- 1
A winkle
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