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winkle out

DEFINITIONS OF: winkle out

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v remove or displace from a position

Synonyms:
winkle
Type of:
bring out, get out
take out of a container or enclosed space

v force from a place or position

“The committee winkled out the unqualified candidates”
Type of:
remove
remove from a position or an office
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