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crinkle

crin·kle [ kríngk'l ]


transitive and intransitive verb  (past and past participle crin·kled, present participle crin·kling, 3rd person present singular crin·kles)
Definition:
 
1. crease or be creased: to become, or make something become, finely folded, wrinkled, or wavy, e.g. by crushing or pressing it

2. make soft crackling sound: to make little crunching or rustling noises, like the sound of paper being crushed, or cause something to make these noises



noun  (plural crin·kles)
Definition:
 
tiny crease or wave: a little crease, fold, or wave, especially in paper or cloth

[14th century. Origin ?]

crin·kli·ness noun
crin·kly adverb
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