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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 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..

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

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

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

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

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

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..

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

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

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

Flounder :: Flounder (n.) A tool used in crimping boot fronts.

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

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

Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A game at cards.

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

Crimp :: Crimp (a.) Weak; inconsistent; contradictory.

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..

Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A machine for crimping or ruffling textile fabrics.

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

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