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ruckle

/ˈrʌk.əl/

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verb

/ˈrʌk.əl/formalbritishobsolete
  • ruУстаревший или диалектный глагол, означающий морщить, сминать или мять, часто используется в контексте ткани или бумаги.

An obsolete or dialectal verb meaning to wrinkle, crease, or rumple, often used in the context of fabric or paper.

  1. Make a rattling soundC2informalbritish

    To produce a hoarse, rattling noise, often associated with breathing or a mechanical sound.

    ruИздавать хриплый звук

    • The old man's chest ruckled as he struggled to breathe.
    • The engine ruckled and then died completely.
    • I could hear a strange ruckling sound coming from the pipes.

    Synonymscracklecrepitaterattle

  2. Create wrinkles or creasesC2informalbritish

    To cause wrinkles, creases, or folds on a smooth surface, such as fabric or paper.

    ruСоздавать складки или морщины

    • The fabric ruckled under the iron's heat.
    • She ruckled the paper carelessly before throwing it away.
    • The carpet ruckled near the door from constant foot traffic.

    Synonymscreasecrinklecrumplefoldpuckerrumplescrunchwrinkle

    Antonymsflattensmoothstraighten