Definition of crimp

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

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Frill :: Frill (v. t.) To provide or decorate with a frill or frills; to turn back. in crimped plaits; as, to frill a cap..
Crimp :: Crimp (v. t.) To pinch and hold; to seize.
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A machine for crimping or ruffling textile fabrics.
Goffer :: Goffer (v. t.) To plait, flute, or crimp. See Gauffer..
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) One who, or that which, crimps.
Crimpling :: Crimpling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Crimpl.
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..
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A coal broker.
Crape :: Crape (n.) To form into ringlets; to curl; to crimp; to friz; as, to crape the hair; to crape silk..
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..
Crimping :: Crimping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Crim.
Crimple :: Crimple (v. t.) To cause to shrink or draw together; to contract; to curl.
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A keeper of a low lodging house where sailors and emigrants are entrapped and fleeced.
Calver :: Calver (v. i.) To crimp; as, calvered salmon..
Scrimping :: Scrimping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Scrim.
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) Hair which has been crimped; -- usually in pl.
Scrimption :: Scrimption (n.) A small portion; a pittance; a little bit.
Scrimp :: Scrimp (n.) A pinching miser; a niggard.
Skimp :: Skimp (v. t.) To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.
Gauffer :: Gauffer (v. t.) To plait, crimp, or flute; to goffer, as lace. See Goffer..
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