Synonyms for Winkle (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked):
periwinkle
WordNet sense 2 (emit or reflect light in a flickering manner):
scintillate, twinkle
WordNet sense 3 (gleam or glow intermittently):
blink, flash, wink
WordNet sense 4 (remove or displace from a position):
winkle out
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