Crinkle /(krĭṉ"k'l)/

imp. & p. p. Crinkled; p. pr. & vb. n. Crinkling

1. To form with short turns, bends, or wrinkles; to mold into inequalities or sinuosities; to cause to wrinkle or curl.

   The houses crinkled to and fro.

   Her face all bowsy, Comely crinkled, Wondrously wrinkled.

   The flames through all the casements pushing forth, Like red-not devils crinkled into snakes.

1. To turn or wind; to run in and out in many short bends or turns; to curl; to run in waves; to wrinkle; also, to rustle, as stiff cloth when moved.

   The green wheat crinkles like a lake.

   And all the rooms Were full of crinkling silks.

1. A winding or turn; wrinkle; sinuosity.

   The crinkles in this glass, making objects appear double.