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winkle

/wɪŋkəl/ noun · British & US
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What does winkle mean?

noun

A type of small sea snail, typically found in sandy or muddy areas. A verb meaning to extract or pull out something, especially with difficulty.

Example

"The children spent hours searching for winkle shells on the beach."

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