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    crinkle - Dictionary definition and meaning for word crinkle

    Definition
    (noun) a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface
    Synonyms : crease , furrow , line , seam , wrinkle
    Example Sentence
    • his face has many lines
    • ironing gets rid of most wrinkles
    Definition
    (verb) make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in
    Synonyms : crease , crisp , ruckle , scrunch , scrunch up , wrinkle
    Example Sentence
    • The dress got wrinkled
    • crease the paper like this to make a crane
    Definition
    (verb) become wrinkled or crumpled or creased
    Synonyms : crease , crumple , rumple , wrinkle
    Example Sentence
    • This fabric won't wrinkle
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for crinkle

crinkle=cry+wrinkle,cry=depression ,and wrinkle represents a depression in the surface

Sounds like Wrinkle i.e no smoothness.

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