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/rik/, v.t., v.i., n.wrench; strain.[1275-1325; ME wrikken to make abrupt movements; perh. akin to WRINKLE, WRENCH]
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wrick — noun A painful muscular spasm in the neck or back Syn: crick … Wiktionary
wrick — n. dislocation, sprain; bend, twist v. twist, sprain, strain a joint or muscle by twisting (also rick) … English contemporary dictionary
wrick — /rɪk / (say rik) verb (t) 1. to wrench or strain; rick. –noun 2. a strain. {Middle English wrikke(n) jerk; ? related to wrench, wrinkle1} …
wrick — Brit. var. of RICK(2) … Useful english dictionary
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rick — rick1 ricker, n. /rik/, n. 1. Also, hayrick. Chiefly Midland U.S. a large, usually rectangular stack or pile of hay, straw, corn, or the like, in a field, esp. when thatched or covered by a tarpaulin; an outdoor or makeshift mow. 2. a stack of… … Universalium
wrinkle — wrinkle1 /ring keuhl/, n., v., wrinkled, wrinkling. n. 1. a small furrow or crease in the skin, esp. of the face, as from aging or frowning. 2. a temporary slight ridge or furrow on a surface, due to contraction, folding, crushing, or the like. v … Universalium
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