cockle Synonyms
Another word for cockle
• noun (Context 1)
A small, edible, burrowing marine bivalve mollusk belonging to the family Cardiidae, characterized by a heart-shaped, prominently ribbed shell.
"During the low tide, the foragers walked along the estuary shoreline to gather cockles and mussels for a seafood stew."
• noun (Context 2)
A wrinkle, pucker, or bulge, especially one formed on a flat surface such as paper, parchment, or fabric.
"The high humidity in the conservation studio caused a noticeable wrinkle in the antique watercolor paper."
• verb (Context 3)
To form wrinkles, puckers, or ripples (especially of paper, parchment, or fabric due to moisture or uneven shrinkage).
"If the canvas is not properly tensioned on the frame, the fabric will begin to wrinkle when the primer is applied."
• noun (Context 4)
A weed that grows in grain fields, historically referring to the corn cockle or darnel, which can be toxic to livestock.
"The agronomist advised the farmers on new crop rotation methods to prevent weed and other invasive weeds from overtaking the wheat fields."
Opposites of cockle
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of cockle varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: