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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
  • The formula is designed to deliver up to 16 hours of wear without primer and is resistant to creasing, caking, fading and smudging.
    — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of crease
Noun
  • There's also a small flip up carry loop, which is a nice feature for a bottle with a comparably wide diameter.
    — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Reportedly, the artificial intelligence serves as both the observational eyes and the active navigator throughout the procedure by establishing a continuous feedback loop between real-time ultrasound image processing and physical surgical control.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of loop
Verb
  • The museum could clip the tapestry to a rail, then feed it into the paravent inch by inch; when the whole thing was transferred, the huge zigzag could be folded up—with the tapestry secured between layers of padding—then turned on its side.
    — John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Bass has never lost an election and won’t easily fold, even as her first term has careened from one crisis to another.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of fold
Noun
  • Both of those pitches have better protected his four-seam fastball, a pitch Nola has commanded much better.
    — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Additionally, Lynch struggled to put away batters with his sinker and four-seam fastball.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of seam
Verb
  • Crafted from quality linen, the dress has earned praise from shoppers for its high-quality fabric that’s easy to wash and doesn’t look overly wrinkled.
    — Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The slim fit of these long-sleeve tops is perfect for tucking into bottoms, and the super-soft, stretchy fabric won’t wrinkle easily when folded into your travel bag.
    — Amber Cardullo, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of wrinkle
Noun
  • Ovation plies the Caribbean waters in the winter months, but crosses the Atlantic for Mediterranean and European adventures during spring and summer.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • In Dave Boyle’s creepfest, a medium plies her trade at a country home in the boondocks.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 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
  • In an appearance on Emma Grede’s Aspire podcast, Garner opted for a black, button-front vest styled with wide-leg, pleat-front trousers and a pair of pumps.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 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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