Definition of crimp

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Crimp (v. t.) To pinch and hold; to seize.

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Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A coal broker.
Flounder :: Flounder (n.) A tool used in crimping boot fronts.
Cheeseparing :: Cheeseparing (a.) Scrimping; mean; as, cheeseparing economy..
Scrimped :: Scrimped (imp. & p. p.) of Scrim.
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A keeper of a low lodging house where sailors and emigrants are entrapped and fleeced.
Crimple :: Crimple (v. t.) To cause to shrink or draw together; to contract; to curl.
Gauffer :: Gauffer (v. t.) To plait, crimp, or flute; to goffer, as lace. See Goffer..
Calver :: Calver (v. i.) To crimp; as, calvered salmon..
Goffer :: Goffer (v. t.) To plait, flute, or crimp. See Gauffer..
Frill :: Frill (v. i.) A border or edging secured at one edge and left free at the other, usually fluted or crimped like a very narrow flounce..
Crimping :: Crimping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Crim.
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..
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..
Crimped :: Crimped (imp. & p. p.) of Crim.
Scrimping :: Scrimping () a. & n. from Scrimp, v. t..
Crimpled :: Crimpled (imp. & p. p.) of Crimpl.
Scrimp :: Scrimp (n.) A pinching miser; a niggard.
Frill :: Frill (v. t.) To provide or decorate with a frill or frills; to turn back. in crimped plaits; as, to frill a cap..
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..
Crimp :: Crimp (v. t.) to entrap into the military or naval service; as, to crimp seamen..
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