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Definition of crimp

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Crimp (v. t.) To fold or plait in regular undulation in such a way that the material will retain the shape intended; to give a wavy appearance to; as, to crimp the border of a cap; to crimp a ruffle. Cf. Crisp..

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Crimpled :: Crimpled (imp. & p. p.) of Crimpl.

Scrimped :: Scrimped (imp. & p. p.) of Scrim.

Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A machine for crimping or ruffling textile fabrics.

Crimped :: Crimped (imp. & p. p.) of Crim.

Scrimp :: Scrimp (v. t.) To make too small or short; to limit or straiten; to put on short allowance; to scant; to contract; to shorten; as, to scrimp the pattern of a coat..

Scrimpingly :: Scrimpingly (adv.) In a scrimping manner.

Crimple :: Crimple (v. t.) To cause to shrink or draw together; to contract; to curl.

Crimp :: Crimp (n.) One who decoys or entraps men into the military or naval service.

Skimp :: Skimp (v. t.) To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.

Jagger :: "Jagger (n.) One who, or that which, jags; specifically: (a) jagging iron used for crimping pies, cakes, etc. (b) A toothed chisel. See Jag, v. t..

Calver :: Calver (v. i.) To crimp; as, calvered salmon..

Crisp :: Crisp (a.) To cause to undulate irregularly, as crape or water; to wrinkle; to cause to ripple. Cf. Crimp..

Crimp :: Crimp (n.) Hair which has been crimped; -- usually in pl.

Crimper :: Crimper (n.) One who, or that which, crimps.

Crimping :: Crimping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Crim.

Crimp :: Crimp (v. t.) To fold or plait in regular undulation in such a way that the material will retain the shape intended; to give a wavy appearance to; as, to crimp the border of a cap; to crimp a ruffle. Cf. Crisp..

Crimpy :: Crimpy (a.) Having a crimped appearance; frizzly; as, the crimpy wool of the Saxony sheep..

Crimp :: Crimp (a.) Weak; inconsistent; contradictory.

Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A keeper of a low lodging house where sailors and emigrants are entrapped and fleeced.

Scrimption :: Scrimption (n.) A small portion; a pittance; a little bit.