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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Crimper :: Crimper (n.) One who, or that which, crimps.
Calver :: Calver (v. i.) To crimp; as, calvered salmon..
Scrimpness :: Scrimpness (n.) The state of being scrimp.
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A game at cards.
Crimp :: Crimp (v. t.) To pinch and hold; to seize.
Crimp :: Crimp (a.) Easily crumbled; friable; brittle.
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.) A device for giving hair a wavy appearance.
Crimpy :: Crimpy (a.) Having a crimped appearance; frizzly; as, the crimpy wool of the Saxony sheep..
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) Hair which has been crimped; -- usually in pl.
Scrimping :: Scrimping () a. & n. from Scrimp, v. t..
Crimp :: Crimp (v. t.) to entrap into the military or naval service; as, to crimp seamen..
Gauffer :: Gauffer (v. t.) To plait, crimp, or flute; to goffer, as lace. See Goffer..
Crimpled :: Crimpled (imp. & p. p.) of Crimpl.
Crisp :: Crisp (a.) To cause to undulate irregularly, as crape or water; to wrinkle; to cause to ripple. Cf. Crimp..
Scrimption :: Scrimption (n.) A small portion; a pittance; a little bit.
Scrimped :: Scrimped (imp. & p. p.) of Scrim.
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..
Crimped :: Crimped (imp. & p. p.) of Crim.
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A curved board or frame over which the upper of a boot or shoe is stretched to the required shape.
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