pucker

• Substantivo que designa uma dobra irregular, ruga ou prega em uma superfície lisa, como tecido ou pele; também pode se referir ao ato de franzir ou enrugar.

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.

   Prega ou ruga

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscreasecrinklecrumplefoldfurrowgatherpleatruffletuckwrinkle

• Verbo usado para descrever a ação de formar pequenas dobras ou rugas, geralmente na pele ou no tecido, muitas vezes como reação a um sabor azedo ou à tensão.

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.

   Franzir em rugas ou dobras

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscontractcorrugatecreasecrumplegatherpleatrufflerumpleshrivelwrinkle

   Antônimosflattensmooth

2. Draw together into foldsB2formal

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

   Franzir em pregas

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscreasecrumplefoldgatherpleatruckruffleshirrwrinkle

   Antônimosflattensmoothstraighten

3. Become wrinkled or drawn togetherB2formal

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

   Enrugar-se

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscontractcreasecrinklecrumplefurrowshrinkwrinkle

   Antônimosflattensmoothstraighten