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puckering

/ˈpʌk.ər.ɪŋ/

/ˈpʌk.ɚ.ɪŋ/

puckering up

Translations

puckeringnoun

puckerings

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Synonyms

puckeringgerund / present participle

/ˈpʌkərɪŋ/

/ˈpʌkɚɪŋ/

Synonyms

puckerverb

puckering

Gerund

puckered

Past Simple

puckered

Past Participle

puckering

Gerund

/ˈpʌk.ə/

/ˈpʌk.ɚ/

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.

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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.