wrinkle

• Substantiv, das eine kleine Falte oder Runzel auf einer Oberfläche, ein kleines Problem oder eine Komplikation sowie eine innovative Technik oder Idee bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a small crease or fold on a surface, a minor problem or complication, or an innovative technique or idea.

1. Small fold or creaseA2formal

   A slight depression or line on a surface, especially on skin or fabric.

   Falte

   • She noticed a wrinkle on her forehead after years of worry.
   • The shirt had a wrinkle from being folded in the drawer.
   • He smoothed out the wrinkle on the tablecloth.

   Synonymecorrugationcreasecrinklefoldfurrowlinepuckerrumple

2. Minor problem or difficultyB2informal

   A small, unexpected problem that complicates a situation.

   Kleinigkeit

   • There was a wrinkle in our travel plans when the flight was delayed.
   • The project went smoothly until a wrinkle appeared with the budget.
   • We need to iron out a few wrinkles before the launch.

   Synonymecatchcomplicationglitchhiccuphitchkinkobstaclesnag

3. Clever innovation or trickC1informalamerican

   A clever or original method of doing something, often new and different.

   Kniff oder clevere Neuerung

   • The new software has a wrinkle that saves time on data entry.
   • He added a wrinkle to the recipe by using a secret spice.
   • The team came up with a wrinkle to improve the old process.

   Synonymeanglecontrivancedevicedodgegimmickploystratagemtrick

• Verb, das die Bildung kleiner Falten oder Runzeln auf einer Oberfläche bezeichnet, meist auf Stoff oder Haut. Es kann auch bedeuten, dass etwas Falten bekommt oder dass jemand die Stirn oder Nase runzelt.

A verb used to indicate the act of forming small folds or creases on a surface, typically fabric or skin.

1. Form small folds or linesB1formal

   To cause a smooth surface to develop small folds or lines, often due to age, pressure, or movement.

   Runzeln

   • The fabric wrinkles easily if you don't iron it.
   • She wrinkled her nose at the unpleasant smell.
   • The paper wrinkled when it got wet.

   Synonymecorrugatecreasecrinklecrumplefoldfurrowlinepuckerrumplescrunch

   Antonymeflattenironsmoothstraighten

2. Create creases in fabricB1formal

   To press or fold a material, such as cloth, so that it forms creases or lines.

   Falten bilden

   • He wrinkled his shirt by sitting on it.
   • The tailor carefully wrinkled the fabric to create a design.
   • Don't wrinkle the tablecloth before the guests arrive.

   Synonymecreasecrinklecrumplefoldpuckerrumple

   Antonymeironpresssmooth

3. Become creased or crumpledB1formal

   To develop wrinkles or creases, typically as a result of being crushed or folded.

   Falten werfen

   • The leather jacket wrinkled after being stored in a tight space.
   • Her forehead wrinkled as she concentrated.
   • The leaves wrinkled in the dry heat.

   Synonymecorrugatecreasecrinklecrumplefoldfurrowgatherpuckerruckrumple

   Antonymeflattenironsmooth