Definition of crimp

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

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Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A coal broker.
Goffer :: Goffer (v. t.) To plait, flute, or crimp. See Gauffer..
Skimp :: Skimp (v. t.) To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.
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..
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A keeper of a low lodging house where sailors and emigrants are entrapped and fleeced.
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) One who, or that which, crimps.
Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A muslin or linen collar plaited, crimped, or fluted, worn formerly by both sexes, now only by women and children..
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.
Scrimping :: Scrimping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Scrim.
Skrimp :: Skrimp (v. t.) See Scrimp.
Flounder :: Flounder (n.) A tool used in crimping boot fronts.
Scrimpness :: Scrimpness (n.) The state of being scrimp.
Crimpage :: Crimpage (n.) The act or practice of crimping; money paid to a crimp for shipping or enlisting men.
Scrimpingly :: Scrimpingly (adv.) In a scrimping manner.
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) Hair which has been crimped; -- usually in pl.
Crimp :: Crimp (v. t.) to entrap into the military or naval service; as, to crimp seamen..
Crimp :: Crimp (v. t.) To pinch and hold; to seize.
Crimp :: Crimp (a.) Weak; inconsistent; contradictory.
Calver :: Calver (v. i.) To crimp; as, calvered salmon..
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