puckered
Pronunciation: [ˈpʌkərd]
Word
Context: "appearance"
(adjective) when something has folds or wrinkles in it. It's like when your skin shows lines or when a piece of fabric is not smooth. Imagine the way a piece of paper becomes wrinkled after being crumpled.
Example
The old shirt looked puckered after being washed and dried.
Example
The new dress was smooth and not puckered at all.
Example
Why does your skin look puckered after being in the water too long?
Context: "action"
(verb) to make something form folds or wrinkles. This can be done by squeezing or pulling something. Think about how we can create waves on the surface of a blanket when we lift it in the middle.
Example
She puckered the fabric to create a beautiful ruffled effect in her dress.
Example
He didn’t puckered the edges, so the fabric was perfectly flat.
Example
How do you puckered the edge of the cloth for the project?
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