noun

Runkle

Runkle (noun) means a wrinkle or crease. Example: “There was a runkle in the tablecloth that wouldn't smooth out.”

noun

A wrinkle or crease.

"There was a runkle in the tablecloth that wouldn't smooth out."

verb

To wrinkle or crease something.

"The damp fabric runkled as it dried."

How to use Runkle

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn uncommon word for a wrinkle or crease, or the act of creasing something.

Word forms

runkled past tense, Runkles plural, runkles plural, runkles singular

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Etymology

From Middle English runkel, related to Old Norse hrukka ("wrinkle") — a rare word, mostly surviving in Scots dialect.

Origin: Middle English

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.