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puckered

Pronunciation: [ˈpʌkərd]

Word

Learn how to use puckered in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce puckered

Pronunciation: [ˈpʌkərd]

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