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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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Scrimping :: Scrimping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Scrim.

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

Scrimping :: Scrimping () a. & n. from Scrimp, v. t..

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

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

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

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

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

Flounder :: Flounder (n.) A tool used in crimping boot fronts.

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

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

Frill :: Frill (v. t.) To provide or decorate with a frill or frills; to turn back. in crimped plaits; as, to frill a cap..

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..

Crape :: Crape (n.) To form into ringlets; to curl; to crimp; to friz; as, to crape the hair; to crape silk..

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

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

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

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..

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