Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

crankle

verb
/ˈkraŋ.kəl/
Definition
To form a twist or curve; to wind or bend.
Examples
  • The river crankles through the valley, creating a beautiful landscape.
  • As the vine grew, it began to crankle around the trellis.
Meaning
Crankle refers to something that is not straight, but instead has twists or turns.
Synonyms
  • Twist
  • Curve
  • Writhe
  • Winding