26984 words

pucker

3 definitions • 7 examples
1
to tighten skin or cloth until small folds appear or (of skin or cloth) to form small folds:

Examples:

He puckered his lips and kissed her.
Her mouth puckered and I thought she was going to cry.
puckered seams
2
a small tight fold in the skin or a piece of cloth:

Examples:

Puckers were sewn in the sleeves of the blouse.
He was glad to see the unhappy pucker in her forehead starting to smooth out.
3
to press together and form small folds in something such as cloth or skin:

Examples:

She puckered her lips and gave her grandma a kiss.
[ M ] This hem is all puckered up.

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