winkle
7 synonyms and 0 antonyms for winkle, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A periwinkle, a small edible sea snail with a spiral shell.
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How to use winkle
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Etymology
Shortened from "periwinkle," the name of the small edible sea snail.
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What does “winkle” mean?
The word “winkle” means a periwinkle, a small edible sea snail with a spiral shell. In plain terms, a small edible sea snail, or (as a verb with "out") to painstakingly extract something.
How do you pronounce “winkle”?
“Winkle” is pronounced WIHNG-kuhl (/ˈwɪŋkəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “winkle” in a sentence?
Here is “winkle” used in a sentence: “They bought a bag of winkles from the seafood stall and ate them with a pin.”
What part of speech is “winkle”?
Depending on how it is used, “winkle” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “winkle” have?
“Winkle” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a periwinkle, a small edible sea snail with a spiral shell.