swink

/swɪŋk/

Definitions

1. noun

a sweet, sticky secretion from the sap of plants, especially maples

“The sap oozed out, forming a swink on the tree trunk.”

2. verb

to melt or dissolve, especially in the heat of the sun

“The snow swinked away in the warm sunlight.”

3. verb

to feel or show the effects of heat, often becoming limp or soggy

“The fabric swinked in the sauna, losing its shape.”

Synonyms

  • resin
  • syrup

Antonyms

  • freeze
  • solidify