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

Crape :: Crape (n.) To form into ringlets; to curl; to crimp; to friz; as, to crape the hair; to crape silk..

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

Crimpy :: Crimpy (a.) Having a crimped appearance; frizzly; as, the crimpy wool of the Saxony sheep..

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

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..

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

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..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scrimp :: Scrimp (a.) Short; scanty; curtailed.

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