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wrinkle

UK
/ˈrɪŋ.kəl/
US
/ˈrɪŋ.kəl/
wrinkle reducing
wrinkle up

Translations

wrinklenoun
wrinkles
pl
UK
/ˈrɪŋ.kəl/
US
/ˈrɪŋ.kəl/
She noticed a new wrinkle on her forehead when she looked in the mirror.
Elle a remarqué une nouvelle ride sur son front en se regardant dans le miroir.
The new software update includes a wrinkle that makes it easier to manage tasks.
La nouvelle mise à jour du logiciel comprend une astuce qui facilite la gestion des tâches.
The project was going smoothly until a wrinkle in the supply chain caused delays.
Le projet avançait sans encombre jusqu’à ce qu’un contretemps dans la chaîne d’approvisionnement entraîne des retards.
Synonyms
fold
crease
furrow
crinkle
pucker
ripple
line
wrinkleverb
wrinkled
Past Simple
wrinkled
Past Participle
wrinkling
Gerund
UK
/ˈrɪŋkəl/
US
/ˈrɪŋkəl/
She wrinkled her nose in disgust at the smell.
Elle a froissé son nez de dégoût à cette odeur.
Additional translations
se riderS’emploie surtout pour la peau; par extension, pour un tissu qui se froisse.
froncerS’emploie notamment avec un complément comme « le nez ».
Synonyms
ruffle
gather
scrunch
crumple
crease
fold
pucker
wrinkleadjective
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., wrinkle cream.
anti-ridesSe dit surtout de produits destinés à réduire les rides.
She bought an expensive wrinkle cream before her vacation.
Elle a acheté une crème anti-rides coûteuse avant ses vacances.

Definitions

wrinklenoun
A small line or fold in something, especially fabric or the skin, that is caused by crumpling, folding, or aging.
She noticed a new wrinkle on her forehead when she looked in the mirror.
A minor difficulty or complication in a plan or process.
The project was going smoothly until a wrinkle in the supply chain caused delays.
A clever innovation or trick.
The new software update includes a wrinkle that makes it easier to manage tasks.
wrinkleverb
To make or become creased or folded.
She wrinkled her nose in disgust at the smell.
To form small lines or folds in a surface, especially skin or fabric.
The fabric wrinkled easily after washing.
wrinkleadjective
Attributive: intended to reduce, prevent, or relate to wrinkles when used before another noun.
She bought an expensive wrinkle cream before her vacation.
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