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puckering Definition and Meaning in English (puckering definition)

gerund
Synonyms:wrinklingcreasingcontracting
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Puckering definition: The act of drawing into small folds or wrinkles, especially of the skin or fabric, due to contraction or tension.

Definitions of Puckering

  1. 1gerund

    The act of drawing into small folds or wrinkles, especially of the skin or fabric, due to contraction or tension.

  2. 2gerund

    The action of contracting the lips, often in preparation for a kiss or to express disapproval or a sour taste.

Example Sentences

“The old man's face was puckering with age and worry.”

“She noticed a slight puckering of the fabric where the seam was sewn.”

“His lips were puckering as he tasted the sour lemon.”

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infinitivepucker
third person singularpuckers
past tensepuckered

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Puckering definition: The act of drawing into small folds or wrinkles, especially of the skin or fabric, due to contraction or tension.
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'Puckering' translates to 'puckering' in English. Puckering definition: The act of drawing into small folds or wrinkles, especially of the skin or fabric, due to contraction or tension.
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