winkle out

/ˌwɪŋkəl aʊt/
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Other forms: winkles out

Definitions of winkle out
  1. verb
    remove or displace from a position
    synonyms: winkle
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    type of:
    bring out, get out
    take out of a container or enclosed space
  2. verb
    force from a place or position
    “The committee winkled out the unqualified candidates”
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    type of:
    remove
    remove from a position or an office
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