Definition of wrinkle - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
textilessmall crease or fold in fabric or paper
- The shirt had a wrinkle after washing.
2.
biologysmall line or fold in skin from aging
- Her face was covered in wrinkles.
3.
problemminor problem or imperfection in a system
- We need to fix a few wrinkles in the plan.
4.
ideasUS novel idea or twist on something existingUS
- The new app has a unique wrinkle.
Verb
1.
create foldstr./intr. make small lines or folds in somethingtr./intr.
- She wrinkled the fabric slightly to give it texture..
2.
facial expressiontr./intr. tighten face muscles causing skin foldstr./intr.
- He wrinkled his nose in disgust.
3.
shapesintr. become uneven or irregular in shapeintr.
- The shirt wrinkles if not ironed.
Images of wrinkle
small crease or fold in fabric or paper 
small line or fold in skin from aging
Expressions with wrinkle
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add a new and unexpected element
The coach decided to introduce a new wrinkle to the team's strategy.
contract the nose skin to show dislike or confusion
He wrinkled his nose at the strange idea.
fabric that does not wrinkle easily
This shirt is made of wrinkle-resistant fabric.
make lines appear on the forehead by moving the eyebrows together
She wrinkles her brow when she is confused.
show dislike or disapproval
He wrinkled his nose at the suggestion.
express skepticism or doubt
He wrinkled his nose at the idea of working late.
designed to prevent or reduce wrinkles on skin or fabric
She uses an anti-wrinkle cream every night.
Origin of wrinkle
Old Norse, vrangr (crooked)
Terms with wrinkle included in their meaning
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face
wrinkle near the mouth from smiling
appearance
permanent wrinkle on the forehead
wrinkle
press into wrinkles by crushing together
face wrinkle
skin fold from nose to mouth corners
facial expression
make your face twist or wrinkle because of strong feeling
texture
crease or wrinkle on a surface
dermatology
wrinkle or line on the skin
expression
wrinkle the forehead in concentration or worry
appearance
wrinkle on the face from smiling or laughing
emotion
wrinkle the nose to express dislike or disgust
body
wrinkle the nose in reaction to a smell
texture
small fold or wrinkle on a surface
wrinkle
gather fabric edges into small ruffles
skin
deep wrinkle on the skin, especially on the forehead
fabric
small fold or wrinkle in a surface
textiles
fabric that does not wrinkle easily
medical
wrinkle on the forehead from frowning
curling
cause to curl or wrinkle
fabric
cause cloth to wrinkle or pucker
wrinkle
small fold or crease in fabric
wrinkle
create creases or wrinkles on a surface
medical
fold or wrinkle in a biological structure
appearance
wrinkle or crease on a surface
clothing
fabric that does not wrinkle easily
Examples of wrinkle in a sentence
The paper had a wrinkle after being folded. The wrinkles on his hands told a story. She noticed wrinkles forming around her eyes. There's a wrinkle in the software update. The project hit a wrinkle during testing. Her proposal adds a clever wrinkle to the plan.
The remake introduces a political wrinkle. He wrinkled his nose in disgust. The paper wrinkled when it got wet. She wrinkled her forehead in concentration. He wrinkled his brow, trying to understand the puzzle. The paper wrinkles when it gets wet. Her forehead wrinkles when she frowns.
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- French:pli, plisser, ...
- German:Falte, falten, ...
- Italian:ruga, stropicciare, ...
- Spanish:arruga, arrugar, ...
- Portuguese:vinco, franzir, ...
- Chinese:皱褶, 弄皱, ...
- Japanese:しわ, しわをつける, ...
- Arabic:تَجْعِيد, جَعَلَ فِيهِ طَيَّات, ...
- Hebrew:קֶמֶט, לְקַמֵּט, ...
- Russian:морщина, сморщить, ...
- Ukrainian:зморшка, зморщити, ...
- Hindi:सिलवट, सिलवट डालना, ...
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