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Rumple Definition & Meaning

rumple
verb
  1. disturb the smoothness of; "ruffle the surface of the water"
  2. to gather something into small wrinkles or folds; "She puckered her lips"
  3. become wrinkled or crumpled or creased; "This fabric won't wrinkle"

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What does rumple mean?
disturb the smoothness of; "ruffle the surface of the water" to gather something into small wrinkles or folds; "She puckered her lips" become wrinkled or crumpled or creased; "This fabric won't wrinkle"
What part of speech is rumple?
Rumple is a verb.
How many definitions does rumple have?
Rumple has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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