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verb

Definition of puckernext
as in to crease
to pull the sides of (something, such as skin or cloth) together so that folds or wrinkles are formed puckered the fabric before adding stitches

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noun

as in loop

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Recent Examples of pucker
Verb
Other signs include a change in skin texture that may look puckered, scaly or inflamed, and may appear red, purple or darker in other areas of the breast. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026 Peach leaf curl causes stone fruit leaves to curl and pucker, even on trees sprayed with fungicide and horticultural oil last winter. — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Noun
Nothing a shot of mezcal with the pucker of sour apple can’t blot out. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026 One had no beak, only a crimson pucker between its dark-bright eyes. — Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pucker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pucker
  1. crease
  2. loop
  3. fold
  4. seam
  5. wrinkle
  6. ply
  7. corrugation
  8. pleat
Verb
  • Samsung has unveiled a new flexible display technology for foldable phones that’s designed to be slimmer, more durable, and less prone to creasing.
    — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 15 July 2026
  • Each shirt must be on a hanger and should be creased at the mid-point of the shoulder.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of crease
Noun
  • The resulting feedback loop could bring computational materials research closer to physical experimentation.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Reading easily leads to reading more, which builds the vocabulary that makes the next book easier — and that loop is what actually predicts the outcome.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of loop
Verb
  • That combination is then folded into the warming character of suede and myrrh.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
  • After ejection, the aircraft unfolds its folding wings and transitions to aerodynamic flight.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of fold
Noun
  • In the meantime, Senga has converted both of his save opportunities, relying more on his forkball and four-seam fastball.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • There are front pleats and a relaxed, wide-leg silhouette along with functional side-seam pockets.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of seam
Verb
  • The flowy silhouette is impressively breathable and comfortable, and five-star reviewers love that the material doesn’t wrinkle easily.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Unfortunately, linen is well-known for being easily wrinkled, and proper washing is crucial to maintain the integrity of linen.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 July 2026
Definition of wrinkle
Noun
  • On top of the inner liner is the carcass ply.
    — Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
  • The 38-year-old living legend plies his trade for Miami FC and hopes to lead Argentina to a repeat as World Cup champion in 2026.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 May 2026
Definition of ply
Noun
  • Fluting and corrugation have also been added to the plate for longitudinal stiffness, and better traction comes via a Pwrtrac rubber outsole.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Dec. 2025
  • The corrugation process guarantees that the containers are robust and lightweight, which is necessary for stacking and transportation in an efficient manner.
    — CMG Containers, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Definition of corrugation
Noun
  • The single pleat elongates the leg, and the lining ensures zero see-through.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • This can be done with one, two, or three folds of fabric in each pleat.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
Definition of pleat

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