<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>any of various marine gastropods; periwinkle</li><li>a thin slice of bacon or ham for frying or broiling</li><li>a portion or serving of bacon, usually three or four slices</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to pry (something) out of a place, as winkle meat is dug out of its shell with a pin (usually followed by out).</li></ul>