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- [ring-kuh l]
- /ˈrɪŋ kəl/
- /ˈrɪŋ.kl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ring-kuh l]
- /ˈrɪŋ kəl/
Definitions of wrinkling word
- noun wrinkling a small furrow or crease in the skin, especially of the face, as from aging or frowning. 1
- noun wrinkling a temporary slight ridge or furrow on a surface, due to contraction, folding, crushing, or the like. 1
- verb with object wrinkling to form wrinkles in; corrugate; crease: Don't wrinkle your dress. 1
- verb without object wrinkling to become wrinkled. 1
- noun wrinkling Present participle of wrinkle. 1
- noun wrinkling A pattern of wrinkles. 0
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Origin of wrinkling
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English (noun), back formation from wrinkled, Old English gewrinclod, past participle of gewrinclian to wind round; perhaps akin to wrick, wrench
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Parts of speech for Wrinkling
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wrinkling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
Top questions with wrinkling
- how to pack clothes without wrinkling?
- how to keep clothes from wrinkling?
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