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wrinkling [′riŋk·liŋ] (materials) Distortion occurring in a film of paint that gives the appearance of ripples. Development of a roughened surface on a film of sealant. Also known as crinkling; riveling. (metallurgy) Waviness around the edges of a drawn metal product. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| At the end of the ceremony Mrs d'Urberville abruptly asked Tess, wrinkling and twitching her face into undulations, "Can you whistle? "There wouldn't be a path, though, if it didn't go somewhere," said the Scarecrow, wrinkling his forehead in deep thought. "Now, papa," said Clara that morning, wrinkling her brows and putting her finger-tips together with the air of an experienced person of business, "I want to have a talk to you about money matters. |
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