noun
Runkle
Runkle (noun) means a wrinkle or crease. Example: “There was a runkle in the tablecloth that wouldn't smooth out.”
noun
1
A wrinkle or crease.
"There was a runkle in the tablecloth that wouldn't smooth out."
verb
1
To wrinkle or crease something.
"The damp fabric runkled as it dried."
How to use Runkle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn uncommon word for a wrinkle or crease, or the act of creasing something.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Runkles
- Third person singular
- runkles
- Past tense
- runkled
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There was a _____ in the tablecloth that wouldn't smooth out.
Etymology
From Middle English runkel, related to Old Norse hrukka ("wrinkle") — a rare word, mostly surviving in Scots dialect.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Runkle” mean?
The word “Runkle” means a wrinkle or crease. In plain terms, an uncommon word for a wrinkle or crease, or the act of creasing something.
How do you use “Runkle” in a sentence?
Here is “Runkle” used in a sentence: “There was a runkle in the tablecloth that wouldn't smooth out.”
What part of speech is “Runkle”?
Depending on how it is used, “Runkle” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “Runkle” come from?
The word “Runkle” comes from Middle English. From Middle English runkel, related to Old Norse hrukka ("wrinkle") — a rare word, mostly surviving in Scots dialect.
How many meanings does “Runkle” have?
“Runkle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a wrinkle or crease.
