wrinkle

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее небольшую складку или морщину на поверхности, незначительную проблему или осложнение, а также инновационную технику или идею.esSustantivo que designa una pequeña arruga o pliegue en una superficie, un problema o complicación menor, así como una técnica o idea novedosa.frNom désignant une petite ride ou un pli sur une surface, un problème mineur ou une complication, ainsi qu'une technique ou une idée ingénieuse.deSubstantiv, das eine kleine Falte oder Runzel auf einer Oberfläche, ein kleines Problem oder eine Komplikation sowie eine innovative Technik oder Idee bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pequena ruga ou dobra na superfície, um pequeno problema ou complicação, e também um truque, ideia ou técnica inovadora.zh名词，指表面的细小皱褶或皱纹；也指小问题或麻烦；还可指新颖的方法或点子。arاسم يدل على تجعّد أو خط صغير على سطح أو جلد، وعلى مشكلة صغيرة أو عائق طفيف، وعلى فكرة أو أسلوب جديد مبتكر.

1. Small fold or crease A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruМорщинаesArruga (pliegue o línea pequeña)frRide (petit pli ou creux)deFalteptRugazh皱纹arتَجَعُّد

   Sinônimos: corrugationcreasecrinklefoldfurrowlinepuckerrumple

2. Minor problem or difficulty B2 informal

   A small, unexpected problem that complicates a situation.

   • 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.

   ruНебольшая проблемаesComplicación imprevistafraccroc (difficulté mineure)deKleinigkeitptPequeno problemazh小问题arمشكلة صغيرة

   Sinônimos: catchcomplicationglitchhiccuphitchkinkobstaclesnag

3. Clever innovation or trick C1 informal american

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

   • 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.

   ruХитрость или новшествоesTruco o innovación ingeniosafrastuce ingénieusedeKniff oder clevere NeuerungptTruque ou inovação engenhosazh巧妙的新点子arحيلة مبتكرة

   Sinônimos: anglecontrivancedevicedodgegimmickploystratagemtrick

• wrinkles plural form
• wrinkles' possessive plural form
• wrinkle's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по образованию мелких складок или морщин на поверхности, обычно на ткани или коже.esVerbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de formar pequeñas arrugas o pliegues en una superficie, generalmente en tela o en la piel.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de former de petites plis ou rides sur une surface, généralement sur du tissu ou de la peau.deVerb, 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.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de formar pequenas dobras ou rugas na superfície de algo, geralmente tecido ou pele.zh动词，指在表面（通常是布料或皮肤）上形成小褶皱或皱纹的动作；也可表示使某物起皱。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إحداث تجاعيد أو ثنيات صغيرة على سطح شيء ما، غالبًا القماش أو الجلد. ويشمل أيضًا معنى تكسير سطح الشيء أو إحداث غضون فيه.

1. Form small folds or lines B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСморщитьсяesarrugarfrFroncer, riderdeRunzelnptEnrugarzh起皱arتجعّد

   Sinônimos: corrugatecreasecrinklecrumplefoldfurrowlinepuckerrumplescrunch

   Antônimos: flattenironsmoothstraighten

2. Create creases in fabric B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСминатьesarrugar (tela)frFroisser en créant des plisdeFalten bildenptEnrugarzh弄皱arتجعد القماش

   Sinônimos: creasecrinklecrumplefoldpuckerrumple

   Antônimos: ironpresssmooth

3. Become creased or crumpled B1 formal

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

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

   ruСморщитьсяesArrugarsefrse froisserdeFalten werfenptEnrugarzh起皱arتجعد

   Sinônimos: corrugatecreasecrinklecrumplefoldfurrowgatherpuckerruckrumple

   Antônimos: flattenironsmooth

• wrinkled past participle
• wrinkled past simple
• wrinkling present participle
• wrinkles third person singular