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crankle

verb
cran·​kle | \ ˈkraÅ‹kÉ™l\
-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of crankle

 (Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

obsolete : to break into turns, bends, or angles : crinkle

intransitive verb

archaic : bend, turn, wind, zigzag

crankle

noun
\ "\
plural -s

Definition of crankle (Entry 2 of 2)

: bend, turn, twist, crinkle the crankles of a brook

History and Etymology for crankle

Verb

frequentative of crank entry 2

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