crankle

1 of 2

verb

cran·​kle

ˈkraŋkəl

-ed/-ing/-s

transitive verb

obsolete : to break into turns, bends, or angles : crinkle

intransitive verb

archaic : bend, turn, wind, zigzag

crankle

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: bend, turn, twist, crinkle

the crankles of a brook

Word History

Etymology

Verb

frequentative of crank entry 2

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