Twinkle and Winkle

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Twinkle verb - To shoot forth bursts of light.

Usage example: stars twinkling on a crisp September night

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Winkle is a synonym for twinkle. In some cases you can use "Winkle" instead a verb "Twinkle".

Nearby Words: twinkling, twinkled

Winkle verb - To shoot forth bursts of light.

Usage example: under a canopy of winkling stars, the campers bedded down for the night

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Twinkle is a synonym for winkle. You can use "Twinkle" instead a verb "Winkle".

Nearby Words: winkling, winkled

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