WRINKLE

Wrinkle

A wrinkle, also known as a rhytide, is a fold, ridge or crease in the skin. Skin wrinkles typically appear as a result of aging processes such as glycation, habitual sleeping positions, loss of body mass, or temporarily, as the result of prolonged immersion in water. Age wrinkling in the skin is promoted by habitual facial expressions, aging, sun damage, smoking, poor hydration, and various other factors.

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wrinkle

Noun

  1. A small furrow, ridge or crease in an otherwise smooth surface.
  2. A line or crease in the skin, especially when caused by age or fatigue.
    Spending time out in the sun may cause you to develop wrinkles sooner.
  3. A fault, imperfection or bug especially in a new system or product; typically, they will need to be ironed out.
    Three months later, we're still discovering new wrinkles.
  4. A notion or fancy; a whim.
    to have a new wrinkle

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A winkle.

Verb

  1. To make wrinkles in; to cause to have wrinkles.
    Be careful not to wrinkle your dress before we arrive.
  2. To pucker or become uneven or irregular.
    An hour in the tub will cause your fingers to wrinkle.


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