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CRINKLING Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word crinkling. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word crinkling. (close relations)
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folding
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape

• a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock

• the act of folding

adjective satellite

• capable of being folded up and stored

creasing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an angular or rounded shape made by folding

• a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

• a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade

verb

• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

• make wrinkled or creased

• scrape gently

• become wrinkled or crumpled or creased

crumpling
verbv
verb

• fall apart

• fold or collapse

• to gather something into small wrinkles or folds

• become wrinkled or crumpled or creased

puckering
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an irregular fold in an otherwise even surface (as in cloth)

verb

• to gather something into small wrinkles or folds

• draw together into folds or puckers

• become wrinkled or drawn together

ruffling
verbv
noun

• a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim

• a high tight collar

• a noisy fight

verb

• stir up (water) so as to form ripples

• trouble or vex

• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

• discompose

• twitch or flutter

• mix so as to make a random order or arrangement

• erect or fluff up

• disturb the smoothness of

• pleat or gather into a ruffle

rumpling
verbv
verb

• disturb the smoothness of

• to gather something into small wrinkles or folds

• become wrinkled or crumpled or creased

scrunching
verbv
noun

• a crunching noise

verb

• make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants

• sit on one's heels

• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

wrinkling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

• a minor difficulty

• a clever method of doing something (especially something new and different)

verb

• gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker

• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

• make wrinkled or creased

• become wrinkled or crumpled or creased

crease
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an angular or rounded shape made by folding

• a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

• a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade

verb

• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

• make wrinkled or creased

• scrape gently

• become wrinkled or crumpled or creased

wrinkle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

• a minor difficulty

• a clever method of doing something (especially something new and different)

verb

• gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker

• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

• make wrinkled or creased

• become wrinkled or crumpled or creased

crisp
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat

adjective satellite

• (of something seen or heard) clearly defined

• tender and brittle

• pleasantly cold and invigorating

• pleasingly firm and fresh

• (of hair) in small tight curls

• brief and to the point; effectively cut short

verb

• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

• make brown and crisp by heating

crumple
verbv
verb

• fall apart

• fold or collapse

• to gather something into small wrinkles or folds

• become wrinkled or crumpled or creased

furrow
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a long shallow trench in the ground (especially one made by a plow)

• a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

verb

• hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove

• make wrinkled or creased

• cut a furrow into a columns

line
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a formation of people or things one beside another

• a mark that is long relative to its width

• a formation of people or things one behind another

• a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point

• text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen

• a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum

• a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops)

• a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning

• a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power

• a connected series of events or actions or developments

• a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent

• a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

• a pipe used to transport liquids or gases

• the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed

• a telephone connection

• acting in conformity

• the hereditary derivation of an individual

• something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible

• the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

• in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area

• (often plural) a means of communication or access

• a particular kind of product or merchandise

• a commercial organization serving as a common carrier

• space for one line of print (one column wide and 1/14 inch deep) used to measure advertising

• the maximum credit that a customer is allowed

• a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

• persuasive but insincere talk that is usually intended to deceive or impress

• a short personal letter

• a conceptual separation or distinction

• mechanical system in a factory whereby an article is conveyed through sites at which successive operations are performed on it

verb

• be in line with; form a line along

• cover the interior of

• make a mark or lines on a surface

• mark with lines

• fill plentifully

• reinforce with fabric

ruckle
verb, nounv, n
verb

• make a hoarse, rattling sound

• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

rumple
verbv
verb

• disturb the smoothness of

• to gather something into small wrinkles or folds

• become wrinkled or crumpled or creased

scrunch
verbv
noun

• a crunching noise

verb

• make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants

• sit on one's heels

• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

seam
verb, nounv, n
noun

• joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces

• a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

• a stratum of ore or coal thick enough to be mined with profit

verb

• put together with a seam

scrunch up
verbv
verb

• sit on one's heels

• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

Best Hypernyms For CRINKLING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for crinkling, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
fold depression impression imprint
Phrases (2)
fold upturn up

Alternatives for FOLDING

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