winkle
any of various marine gastropods; periwinkle1.
Informal. to pry (something) out of a place, as winkle meat is dug out of its shell with a pin (usually followed by out).
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The Cult of Pappy van winkle By Elton Felton There are lines around the block and long waiting lists.
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Though, at their best, the Van winkle whiskies are excellent, Pappy is not uniquely great.
But if parents know that their baby is a veritable Rip Van winkle, date night becomes less of a bank breaker.
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Mrs. Nathaniel winkle, who married the son of the old man at Birmingham?
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2(of 2) | Charles DickensThe little gentleman turned pale, and making a strong effort to appear composed, stood up, as Mr. winkle entered the room.
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2(of 2) | Charles Dickens“Mr. Pickwick, I thank you most heartily for all your kindness to my son,” said old Mr. winkle, in a bluff straightforward way.
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2(of 2) | Charles DickensSometimes Celia wonders what she will say if she finds that Mrs. winkle has re-arranged all her furniture for her.
You must read for yourselves the famous story of Rip Van winkle and the nap he took.
St. Nicholas, Vol. 5, No. 5, March, 1878 | Various
British Dictionary definitions for winkle
/ (ˈwɪŋkəl) /
See periwinkle 1
(tr; usually foll by out, out of, etc) informal, mainly British to extract or prise out
Origin of winkle
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