ruckle

[ruhk-uhl]

ruckle Definition

• 1. to wrinkle or crease
• 2. to make a rasping or rustling sound

Using ruckle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ruckle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The bed sheets ruckled under her weight.

• Example

  He ruckled his forehead in confusion.

• Example

  The leaves ruckled as the wind blew through them.

ruckle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ruckle

• wrinkle
• crease
• crumple
• scrunch
• rustle
• rasp

Phrases with ruckle

• ruckle up

  to gather or bunch up, forming wrinkles or creases

  Example

  The fabric ruckled up as she sat down.

• ruckle one's brow

  to furrow one's forehead in confusion or concentration

  Example

  He ruckled his brow as he tried to solve the math problem.

• ruckle of leaves

  a rustling sound made by leaves rubbing against each other

  Example

  The ruckle of leaves was soothing to listen to.

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Summary: ruckle in Brief

'Ruckle' [ruhk-uhl] is a verb that means to wrinkle or crease, or to make a rasping or rustling sound. It can be used to describe the wrinkling of fabric or skin, as well as the rustling of leaves or other materials. Phrases like 'ruckle up' and 'ruckle one's brow' extend the meaning of the word to describe the gathering or bunching up of material or the furrowing of one's brow in concentration.