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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Gauffer :: Gauffer (v. t.) To plait, crimp, or flute; to goffer, as lace. See Goffer..
Scrimped :: Scrimped (imp. & p. p.) of Scrim.
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A game at cards.
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A curved board or frame over which the upper of a boot or shoe is stretched to the required shape.
Skrimp :: Skrimp (v. t.) See Scrimp.
Scrimp :: Scrimp (a.) Short; scanty; curtailed.
Crimple :: Crimple (v. t.) To cause to shrink or draw together; to contract; to curl.
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) Hair which has been crimped; -- usually in pl.
Cheeseparing :: Cheeseparing (a.) Scrimping; mean; as, cheeseparing economy..
Scrimpness :: Scrimpness (n.) The state of being scrimp.
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..
Frill :: Frill (v. t.) To provide or decorate with a frill or frills; to turn back. in crimped plaits; as, to frill a cap..
Scrimping :: Scrimping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Scrim.
Skimp :: Skimp (v. t.) To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A device for giving hair a wavy appearance.
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A machine for crimping or ruffling textile fabrics.
Scrimpingly :: Scrimpingly (adv.) In a scrimping manner.
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) One who, or that which, crimps.
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..
Crimpy :: Crimpy (a.) Having a crimped appearance; frizzly; as, the crimpy wool of the Saxony sheep..
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