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puckering

/ˈpʌk.ər.ɪŋ/

/ˈpʌk.ɚ.ɪŋ/

puckering up

Translations

puckeringnoun

puckerings

froncementEmploi courant pour le fait de se froncer, surtout pour la peau ou le visage.

The puckering on the dress was noticeable after it was washed improperly.

Le froncement de la robe était visible après un lavage incorrect.

Additional translations

plissementPlus général; convient pour des plis ou des rides légers.

Synonyms

puckeringgerund / present participle

/ˈpʌkərɪŋ/

/ˈpʌkɚɪŋ/

froncéSe dit d’une surface, d’une peau ou d’un tissu formant de petits plis.

The puckering scar made the skin on his arm appear uneven.

La cicatrice froncée donnait à la peau de son bras un aspect irrégulier.

Additional translations

plisséVariante possible selon le contexte textile ou cutané.

Synonyms

puckerverb

puckering

Gerund

puckered

Past Simple

puckered

Past Participle

puckering

Gerund

/ˈpʌk.ə/

/ˈpʌk.ɚ/

se plisserSens général : se contracter ou se former en petits plis.

She puckered her lips as she prepared to blow a kiss.

Elle a plissé les lèvres avant d’envoyer un baiser.

Additional translations

se riderPour un tissu ou une surface qui devient ridé ou plissé.

se froncerPlus naturel pour la peau, le front ou les lèvres selon le contexte.

Synonyms

Definitions

puckeringnoun

A gathering or wrinkling of fabric or skin, often caused by tension or contraction.

The puckering on the dress was noticeable after it was washed improperly.

The act or process of drawing together into wrinkles or small folds.

The constant puckering of her brow revealed her worry.

puckeringgerund / present participle

Causing or characterized by small gathers or wrinkles.

The puckering scar made the skin on his arm appear uneven.

puckerverb

To contract into folds or wrinkles; to draw or gather into small wrinkles or folds.

She puckered her lips as she prepared to blow a kiss.

To become wrinkled or constricted.

The fabric puckered after being washed in hot water.