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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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Crimping :: Crimping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Crim.

Crimped :: Crimped (imp. & p. p.) of Crim.

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

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

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

Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A device for giving hair a wavy appearance.

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

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

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

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..

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

Crimple :: Crimple (v. t.) To cause to shrink or draw together; to contract; to curl.

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.

Scrimped :: Scrimped (imp. & p. p.) of Scrim.

Crimpled :: Crimpled (imp. & p. p.) of Crimpl.

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

Gauffer :: Gauffer (v. t.) To plait, crimp, or flute; to goffer, as lace. See Goffer..

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

Scrimption :: Scrimption (n.) A small portion; a pittance; a little bit.