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cockle

/ˈkɒk.əl/

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verb

/ˈkɒk.əl/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий морщить, сжимать или делать неровным, часто используется по отношению к ткани или бумаге.

An obsolete verb meaning to pucker, wrinkle, or cause to shrink and become uneven, often used in reference to fabric or paper.

  1. Ripple or stir waterC2formal

    To cause water to form small waves or ripples, often by disturbing its surface.

    ruВзволновать

    • The wind cockled the surface of the lake.
    • A passing boat cockled the calm water.
    • The breeze gently cockled the pond.

    Synonymsagitatechurndisturbrippleroilrufflestir

  2. Gather into folds or wrinklesC2formal

    To cause something, such as fabric or paper, to form small wrinkles or folds.

    ruСобирать в складки

    • She cockled the fabric to create a ruffled edge.
    • The heat cockled the paper, making it uneven.
    • He cockled the ribbon into decorative loops.

    Synonymscorrugatecreasecrumplefoldpuckerrufflewrinkle

    Antonymsflattenironsmooth

Forms
  • cockled past participle
  • cockled past simple
  • cockling present participle
  • cockles third person singular