\Crin"kle\ (kr[i^][ng]"k'l), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Crinkled} (-k'ld); p. pr. & vb. n. {Crinkling} (-kl[i^]ng).]
[A dim., fr. the root of cringe; akin to D. krinkelen to wind
or twist. Cf. {Cringle}, {Cringe}.]
To form with short turns, bends, or wrinkles; to mold into
inequalities or sinuosities; to cause to wrinkle or curl.
      The house?s crinkled to and fro.         --Chaucer.
      Her face all bowsy, Comely crinkled, Wondrously
      wrinkled.                                --Skelton.
      The flames through all the casements pushing forth,
      Like red-not devils crinkled into snakes. --Mrs.
                                               Browning.

\Crin"kle\, v. i.
To turn or wind; to run in and out in many short bends or
turns; to curl; to run in waves; to wrinkle; also, to rustle,
as stiff cloth when moved.
      The green wheat crinkles like a lake.    --L. T.
                                               Trowbridge.
      And all the rooms Were full of crinkling silks. --Mrs.
                                               Browning.

\Crin"kle\, n.
A winding or turn; wrinkle; sinuosity.
      The crinkles in this glass, making objects appear
      double.                                  --A. Tucker.