Definition of crimp

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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..

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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 (n.) A game at cards.
Skimp :: Skimp (v. t.) To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.
Scrimpingly :: Scrimpingly (adv.) In a scrimping manner.
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A curved board or frame over which the upper of a boot or shoe is stretched to the required shape.
Crimpled :: Crimpled (imp. & p. p.) of Crimpl.
Scrimption :: Scrimption (n.) A small portion; a pittance; a little bit.
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) Hair which has been crimped; -- usually in pl.
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) One who decoys or entraps men into the military or naval service.
Crimp :: Crimp (a.) Weak; inconsistent; contradictory.
Scrimped :: Scrimped (imp. & p. p.) of Scrim.
Crimp :: Crimp (a.) Easily crumbled; friable; brittle.
Scrimpness :: Scrimpness (n.) The state of being scrimp.
Crimple :: Crimple (v. t.) To cause to shrink or draw together; to contract; to curl.
Crimped :: Crimped (imp. & p. p.) of Crim.
Crimpling :: Crimpling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Crimpl.
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..
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A device for giving hair a wavy appearance.
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A coal broker.
Goffer :: Goffer (v. t.) To plait, flute, or crimp. See Gauffer..
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