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Vocabulary Entry
winkle
|noun • verb
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noun
A winkle is a small marine snail that has a spiral shell and is often found on rocks.
Example Sentences
"We found some winkles while exploring the tide pools."
"The seafood restaurant served a delicious dish with winkles."
"The children enjoyed collecting winkles during their beach trip."
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verb
To winkle means to extract or remove something from a particular place, often with effort.
Example Sentences
"She managed to winkle out the hidden treasure from the sand."
"He tried to winkle the stuck toy out of the narrow gap."
"The detective was able to winkle the truth out of the suspect."