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WINKLE definition: any of various marine gastropods; periwinkle. See examples of winkle used in a sentence.
Define winkle. winkle synonyms, winkle pronunciation, winkle translation, English dictionary definition of winkle. n. Zoology A periwinkle. tr.v. win kled , win kling , win kles Chiefly British To pry, extract, or force from a place or position. Often used with out....
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winkle (third-person singular simple present winkles, present participle winkling, simple past and past participle winkled) Synonym of winkle out (“to acquire or extract with difficulty”).
About Winkle This word originated from a shortening of the word "periwinkle" — a mollusk with a spiral shell usually found along shores and beaches.
winkle (someone or something) out of (something) : to remove (someone or something) from (a place or position) by using a lot of effort
What is the etymology of the noun winkle? winkle is formed within English, by clipping or shortening. Etymons: periwinkle n.2 See etymology