pucker

• Nom désignant un pli ou un froncement irrégulier, une ride ou un repli sur une surface plane, par exemple sur du tissu ou de la peau.

A noun referring to an irregular fold, wrinkle, or gathering in an otherwise even surface, such as in cloth or skin.

1. Wrinkle or foldB2formal

   An irregular fold or crease in a surface, such as fabric or skin.

   Pli ou fronce

   • She noticed a small pucker in the dress after ironing.
   • The old photograph had a pucker along the edge.
   • The tailor smoothed out the pucker in the fabric.

   Synonymescreasecrinklecrumplefoldfurrowgatherpleatruffletuckwrinkle

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire l'action de former de petites plis ou rides, généralement sur la peau ou un tissu, souvent en réaction à un goût acide ou à une tension.

A verb used to describe the action of forming small folds or wrinkles, typically in the skin or fabric, often as a reaction to sourness or tension.

1. Gather into wrinkles or foldsB2formal

   To contract or draw something, such as fabric or skin, into small, irregular folds or wrinkles.

   Froncer

   • She puckered her lips before blowing out the candles.
   • The tailor puckered the fabric to create a ruffled effect.
   • His brow puckered in concentration as he read the complex text.

   Synonymescontractcorrugatecreasecrumplegatherpleatrufflerumpleshrivelwrinkle

   Antonymesflattensmooth

2. Draw together into foldsB2formal

   To pull or gather material or a surface into a series of small folds or puckers.

   froncer

   • The seamstress puckered the cloth with a special stitch.
   • The skin around the wound puckered as it healed.
   • He puckered the paper into a tight ball.

   Synonymescreasecrumplefoldgatherpleatruckruffleshirrwrinkle

   Antonymesflattensmoothstraighten

3. Become wrinkled or drawn togetherB2formal

   To become contracted or gathered into wrinkles or folds, often due to drying, pulling, or expression.

   se froncer, se plisser

   • The old photograph puckered at the edges from age.
   • Her face puckered with distaste at the bitter taste.
   • The leather puckered after being left in the rain.

   Synonymescontractcreasecrinklecrumplefurrowshrinkwrinkle

   Antonymesflattensmoothstraighten