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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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Crape :: Crape (n.) A thin, crimped stuff, made of raw silk gummed and twisted on the mill. Black crape is much used for mourning garments, also for the dress of some clergymen..

Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A game at cards.

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..

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

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

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

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

Gauffer :: Gauffer (v. t.) To plait, crimp, or flute; to goffer, as lace. See Goffer..

Crimp :: Crimp (v. t.) to entrap into the military or naval service; as, to crimp seamen..

Goffer :: Goffer (v. t.) To plait, flute, or crimp. See Gauffer..

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

Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A coal broker.

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

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

Crimpage :: Crimpage (n.) The act or practice of crimping; money paid to a crimp for shipping or enlisting men.

Skrimp :: Skrimp (v. t.) See Scrimp.

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

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..

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

Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A muslin or linen collar plaited, crimped, or fluted, worn formerly by both sexes, now only by women and children..