winkle
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noun \ˈwiŋ-kəl\Definition of WINKLE
Origin of WINKLE
by shortening
First Known Use: 1585
Other Invertebrates (Except Insects) Terms
2winkle
intransitive verbwin·kledwin·kling \-k(ə-)liŋ\
3winkle
transitive verbwin·kledwin·kling \-k(ə-)liŋ\
Definition of WINKLE
1
chiefly British : to displace, remove, or evict from a position —usually used with out
2
chiefly British : to obtain or draw out by effort —usually used with out <no attempt to winkle out why they do it — Joan Bakewell>
Origin of WINKLE
1winkle; from the process of extracting a winkle from its shell
First Known Use: 1918
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