noun
winkler
Winkler (noun) means a person who gathers and sells winkles (edible sea snails). Example: “The old winkler set out at low tide with his bucket and rake.”
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A person who gathers and sells winkles (edible sea snails).
"The old winkler set out at low tide with his bucket and rake."
"To the cocklers, winklers, and push-net shrimpers, whose premises are the kitchen or a beach store, the necessary alterations will often be out of the question."
— World Fishing (1956)
How to use winkler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose trade is collecting winkles to sell.
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Word forms
- Plural
- winklers
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The old _____ set out at low tide with his bucket and rake.
Etymology
From "winkle" plus the agent suffix "-er," meaning "one who does."
Rhymes for winkler
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What does “winkler” mean?
The word “winkler” means a person who gathers and sells winkles (edible sea snails). In plain terms, someone whose trade is collecting winkles to sell.
How do you use “winkler” in a sentence?
Here is “winkler” used in a sentence: “The old winkler set out at low tide with his bucket and rake.”
What part of speech is “winkler”?
“Winkler” is a noun.
What is the meaning of winkler?
"winkler" (noun) means a person who gathers and sells winkles (edible sea snails).
