pucker

• Существительное, обозначающее неровную складку, морщину или сборку на ровной поверхности, например на ткани или коже.

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.

   Складка или морщина

   • 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.

   Синонимыcreasecrinklecrumplefoldfurrowgatherpleatruffletuckwrinkle

• Глагол, используемый для описания действия по образованию мелких складок или морщин, обычно на коже или ткани, часто как реакция на кислый вкус или напряжение.

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.

   Собирать в складки или морщины

   • 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.

   Синонимыcontractcorrugatecreasecrumplegatherpleatrufflerumpleshrivelwrinkle

   Антонимыflattensmooth

2. Draw together into foldsB2formal

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

   Собирать в складки

   • 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.

   Синонимыcreasecrumplefoldgatherpleatruckruffleshirrwrinkle

   Антонимыflattensmoothstraighten

3. Become wrinkled or drawn togetherB2formal

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

   Сморщиться

   • 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.

   Синонимыcontractcreasecrinklecrumplefurrowshrinkwrinkle

   Антонимыflattensmoothstraighten