Synonyms for winkle

Synonyms for (noun) winkle

Synonyms: periwinkle, winkle

Definition: edible marine gastropod

Similar words: seasnail

Definition: any of several creeping marine gastropods with a spirally coiled shell: whelks; tritons; moon shells; neritids


Synonyms: periwinkle, winkle

Definition: small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked

Similar words: seafood

Definition: edible fish (broadly including freshwater fish) or shellfish or roe etc


Synonyms for (verb) winkle

Synonyms: winkle, winkle out

Definition: remove or displace from a position

Similar words: get out, bring out

Definition: take out of a container or enclosed space

Usage: Get out your best dress--we are going to a party!


Synonyms: flash, wink, winkle, blink, twinkle

Definition: gleam or glow intermittently

Usage: The lights were flashing

Similar words: radiate

Definition: cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays

Usage: The sun is radiating


Synonyms: winkle, twinkle, scintillate

Definition: emit or reflect light in a flickering manner

Usage: Does a constellation twinkle more brightly than a single star?

Similar words: shine, beam

Definition: emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

Usage: The sun shone bright that day; The fire beamed on their faces


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