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wrinkle

1 wrinkle /ˈrɪŋkəl/ noun
plural wrinkles
1 wrinkle
/ˈrɪŋkəl/
noun
plural wrinkles
Britannica Dictionary definition of WRINKLE
[count]
: a small line or fold that appears on your skin as you grow older usually plural
: a small fold in the surface of clothing, paper, etc. usually plural
informal
: a surprising or unexpected occurrence in a story or series of events
: a clever technique, trick, or idea

iron out the wrinkles

informal
: to fix the small problems in something

— wrinkly

/ˈrɪŋkli/ adjective wrinklier; wrinkliest [or more wrinkly; most wrinkly]
2 wrinkle /ˈrɪŋkəl/ verb
wrinkles; wrinkled; wrinkling
2 wrinkle
/ˈrɪŋkəl/
verb
wrinkles; wrinkled; wrinkling
Britannica Dictionary definition of WRINKLE
[no object] : to develop wrinkles
[+ object] : to cause (something) to develop wrinkles