winkle Antonyms
Meaning of winkle
winkle (n)
small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked
edible marine gastropod
winkle (v)
emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
gleam or glow intermittently
remove or displace from a position
winkle (n.)
Any periwinkle.
Any one of various marine spiral gastropods, esp., in the United States, either of two species of Fulgar (F. canaliculata, and F. carica).
winkle Sentence Examples
- I carefully extracted the plump winkles from their shells using a sturdy fork.
- The salty air carried the unmistakable scent of freshly cooked winkles.
- The winkle's spiral shell provided a beautiful and intricate pattern.
- My grandmother's secret winkle stew was a family favorite passed down for generations.
- The winkle's delicate meat had a briny flavor that tantalized the palate.
- The winkle's small size made it a convenient and portable snack.
- The beach was littered with empty winkle shells, a testament to their popularity as a seafood delicacy.
- The aquarium displayed a variety of winkles, each with its unique shell coloration and patterning.
- I spent my childhood collecting tiny winkles from the rocky shores.
- The winkle's ability to withstand harsh conditions made it a resilient creature in the marine ecosystem.
FAQs About the word winkle
small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked, edible marine gastropod, emit or reflect light in a flickering manner, gleam or glow intermittently, remove
glitter, shimmer, shine, sparkle, glint, flash, twinkle,gleam, blind, flame
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I carefully extracted the plump winkles from their shells using a sturdy fork.
The salty air carried the unmistakable scent of freshly cooked winkles.
The winkle's spiral shell provided a beautiful and intricate pattern.
My grandmother's secret winkle stew was a family favorite passed down for generations.