puckering

[US]/ˈpʌkərɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈpʌkərɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.small folds or wrinkles; wrinkle or crease; wave-like pattern in deep-drawn parts
v.the act of forming small folds or wrinkles

Phrases & Collocations

puckering lips

puckering skin

puckering effect

puckering gesture

puckering motion

puckering smile

puckering action

puckering sound

puckering cheeks

puckering edges

Example Sentences

her lips were puckering as she prepared to kiss.

the fruit was puckering from the sour taste.

he noticed her brow puckering in concentration.

she felt her skin puckering in the cold water.

the fabric was puckering at the seams.

he smiled, puckering his cheeks playfully.

the child was puckering his lips in frustration.

she applied lip balm to prevent her lips from puckering.

the chef noticed the dough puckering while it rose.

the leaves were puckering due to lack of water.

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