Definition of crimp

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

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Crimper :: Crimper (n.) One who, or that which, crimps.
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..
Scrimpness :: Scrimpness (n.) The state of being scrimp.
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) Hair which has been crimped; -- usually in pl.
Calver :: Calver (v. i.) To crimp; as, calvered salmon..
Scrimption :: Scrimption (n.) A small portion; a pittance; a little bit.
Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A muslin or linen collar plaited, crimped, or fluted, worn formerly by both sexes, now only by women and children..
Scrimping :: Scrimping () a. & n. from Scrimp, v. t..
Crimping :: Crimping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Crim.
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..
Scrimping :: Scrimping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Scrim.
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..
Crape :: Crape (n.) To form into ringlets; to curl; to crimp; to friz; as, to crape the hair; to crape silk..
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..
Skrimp :: Skrimp (v. t.) See Scrimp.
Crimp :: Crimp (a.) Easily crumbled; friable; brittle.
Crimpling :: Crimpling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Crimpl.
Crimp :: Crimp (v. t.) to entrap into the military or naval service; as, to crimp seamen..
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A device for giving hair a wavy appearance.
Gauffer :: Gauffer (v. t.) To plait, crimp, or flute; to goffer, as lace. See Goffer..
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