Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
winkle
noun, verb
/ˈwɪŋ.kəl/
Definition
Winkle is both a noun and a verb that refers to a type of small mollusk and the act of extracting something from a narrow place.
Examples
- He managed to winkle out the last piece of chocolate from the jar.
- They found winkles clinging to the rocks during their beach walk.
Meaning
As a verb, it means to extract or pull something, especially a small object, from a difficult or tight space. As a noun, it refers to a small marine snail often found in tidal areas.
Synonyms
- extract
- tease out
- pull out
- snail
