crankle

1 of 2

verb

cran·​kle
ˈkraŋkəl
-ed/-ing/-s

transitive verb

obsolete : to break into turns, bends, or angles : crinkle

crankle

2 of 2

noun

"
plural -s
: bend, turn, twist, crinkle
the crankles of a brook

Word History

Etymology

Verb

frequentative of crank entry 2

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“Crankle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crankle. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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