Winkle

n.

1.

(Zool.) Any periwinkle. Sting winkle a European spinose marine shell (Murex erinaceus). See Illust. of Murex.

Noun	1.	winkle - small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked Synonyms: periwinkle
	2.	winkle - edible marine gastropod Synonyms: periwinkle
Verb	1.	winkle - emit or reflect light in a flickering manner; "Does a constellation twinkle more brightly than a single star?" Synonyms: twinkle, scintillate
	2.	winkle - gleam or glow intermittently; "The lights were flashing" Synonyms: flash, twinkle, wink, blink
	3.	winkle - remove or displace from a position Synonyms: winkle out

beam, celestial body, heavenly body, scintillate, shine, twinkle