wrinkle

Definition

  • noun: a small line or fold that appears on your skin as you grow older
  • noun: a small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance
  • verb: to become marked with or contracted into 'wrinkles'
  • verb: to develop wrinkles
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: crease, abbreviate, age

Examples

  • Here's the latest 'wrinkle' in the story—we find out that the villain is actually the hero's father!

  • We still have to 'iron out' a few more 'wrinkles' in the schedule.

  • I ran my hands over my skirt to smooth out the 'wrinkles'.

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