Meaning of the word winkle in English

What does winkle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

winkle

US /ˈwɪŋ.kəl/

UK /ˈwɪŋ.kəl/

a small edible sea snail with a spiral shell, found on rocky shores.

Example:

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We collected winkles from the rocks at low tide.

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She enjoyed eating boiled winkles with vinegar.

Synonym:

periwinkle sea snail

extract or obtain something from a place or person with difficulty.

Example:

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It took a lot of effort to winkle the truth out of him.

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They managed to winkle a confession out of the suspect.

Synonym:

extract pry elicit coax worm