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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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Crimp :: Crimp (v. t.) To pinch and hold; to seize.

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

Crisp :: Crisp (a.) To cause to undulate irregularly, as crape or water; to wrinkle; to cause to ripple. Cf. Crimp..

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

Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A curved board or frame over which the upper of a boot or shoe is stretched to the required shape.

Crimp :: Crimp (n.) Hair which has been crimped; -- usually in pl.

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

Scrimp :: Scrimp (v. t.) To make too small or short; to limit or straiten; to put on short allowance; to scant; to contract; to shorten; as, to scrimp the pattern of a coat..

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

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

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

Cheeseparing :: Cheeseparing (a.) Scrimping; mean; as, cheeseparing economy..

Crimp :: Crimp (a.) Easily crumbled; friable; brittle.

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

Scrimp :: Scrimp (n.) A pinching miser; a niggard.

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

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

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

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

Skimp :: Skimp (v. t.) To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.