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crinkle

crin·kle

crinkle

 
pronunciation:
krIng kl
parts of speech:
verb, noun
part of speech: verb
inflections: crinkles, crinkling, crinkled
definition 1: to make small ripples or wrinkles in.
I crinkled my paper by holding it too tightly.
similar words:
knit, pucker, wrinkle
definition 2: to make small crackling sounds.
We crinkled the dry leaves under out boots.
 
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a small ripple or wrinkle.
He has crinkles around his eyes when he smiles.
definition 2: a small crackling sound.
The crinkle of paper distracted me during the play.