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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Scrimped :: Scrimped (imp. & p. p.) of Scrim.
Scrimp :: Scrimp (n.) A pinching miser; a niggard.
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..
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) One who decoys or entraps men into the military or naval service.
Frill :: Frill (v. t.) To provide or decorate with a frill or frills; to turn back. in crimped plaits; as, to frill a cap..
Scrimption :: Scrimption (n.) A small portion; a pittance; a little bit.
Crimp :: Crimp (a.) Easily crumbled; friable; brittle.
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A keeper of a low lodging house where sailors and emigrants are entrapped and fleeced.
Skimp :: Skimp (v. t.) To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.
Crimple :: Crimple (v. t.) To cause to shrink or draw together; to contract; to curl.
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..
Crisp :: Crisp (a.) To cause to undulate irregularly, as crape or water; to wrinkle; to cause to ripple. Cf. Crimp..
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.
Scrimpingly :: Scrimpingly (adv.) In a scrimping manner.
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) One who, or that which, crimps.
Flounder :: Flounder (n.) A tool used in crimping boot fronts.
Skrimp :: Skrimp (v. t.) See Scrimp.
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A coal broker.
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) Hair which has been crimped; -- usually in pl.
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