winkling out

A form of winkle out — To acquire with difficulty, as by thorough scrutiny.

Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of winkle out
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APA

winkling out. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/winkling%20out

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