Definition of crimp

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

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Scrimpingly :: Scrimpingly (adv.) In a scrimping manner.
Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A muslin or linen collar plaited, crimped, or fluted, worn formerly by both sexes, now only by women and children..
Crimp :: Crimp (v. t.) To cause to contract, or to render more crisp, as the flesh of a fish, by gashing it, when living, with a knife; as, to crimp skate, etc..
Goffer :: Goffer (v. t.) To plait, flute, or crimp. See Gauffer..
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A curved board or frame over which the upper of a boot or shoe is stretched to the required shape.
Scrimpness :: Scrimpness (n.) The state of being scrimp.
Crisp :: Crisp (a.) To cause to undulate irregularly, as crape or water; to wrinkle; to cause to ripple. Cf. Crimp..
Crimpy :: Crimpy (a.) Having a crimped appearance; frizzly; as, the crimpy wool of the Saxony sheep..
Scrimping :: Scrimping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Scrim.
Crimpage :: Crimpage (n.) The act or practice of crimping; money paid to a crimp for shipping or enlisting men.
Crimple :: Crimple (v. t.) To cause to shrink or draw together; to contract; to curl.
Crimping :: Crimping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Crim.
Flounder :: Flounder (n.) A tool used in crimping boot fronts.
Crimpling :: Crimpling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Crimpl.
Scrimped :: Scrimped (imp. & p. p.) of Scrim.
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 keeper of a low lodging house where sailors and emigrants are entrapped and fleeced.
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A device for giving hair a wavy appearance.
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A machine for crimping or ruffling textile fabrics.
Scrimping :: Scrimping () a. & n. from Scrimp, v. t..
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