Ruckle Definition & Meaning

ruckle
verb
  1. make a hoarse, rattling sound
  2. make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; "The dress got wrinkled"; "crease the paper like this to make a crane"

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