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puckering

/ˈpʌk.ər.ɪŋ/

/ˈpʌk.ɚ.ɪŋ/

puckering up

puckeringnoun

puckerings

Translations

Additional translations

складка

сборка

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

puckeringgerund / present participle

/ˈpʌkərɪŋ/

/ˈpʌkɚɪŋ/

Definitions

Causing or characterized by small gathers or wrinkles.

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

Synonyms

puckerverb

puckering

Gerund

puckered

Past Simple

puckered

Past Participle

puckering

Gerund

/ˈpʌk.ə/

/ˈpʌk.ɚ/

Translations

морщиться

She puckered her lips before applying lipstick.

Она морщила губы перед нанесением помады.

собираться в складки

The fabric puckered after washing.

Ткань собралась в складки после стирки.

Additional translations

наморщить

сморщить

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

puckernoun

Definitions

A small fold or wrinkle in a surface, especially in fabric or skin.

The seamstress noticed a pucker in the fabric and decided to fix it before continuing with the dress.

puckerpast participle

Definitions

Wrinkled or gathered into small folds.

The tailor smoothed the puckered seam with an iron.