Definition of crimp

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

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Crimping :: Crimping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Crim.
Crimped :: Crimped (imp. & p. p.) of Crim.
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..
Crimpled :: Crimpled (imp. & p. p.) of Crimpl.
Crisp :: Crisp (a.) To cause to undulate irregularly, as crape or water; to wrinkle; to cause to ripple. Cf. Crimp..
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A keeper of a low lodging house where sailors and emigrants are entrapped and fleeced.
Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A muslin or linen collar plaited, crimped, or fluted, worn formerly by both sexes, now only by women and children..
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A game at cards.
Crimpage :: Crimpage (n.) The act or practice of crimping; money paid to a crimp for shipping or enlisting men.
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 (a.) Weak; inconsistent; contradictory.
Scrimpness :: Scrimpness (n.) The state of being scrimp.
Scrimption :: Scrimption (n.) A small portion; a pittance; a little bit.
Scrimpingly :: Scrimpingly (adv.) In a scrimping manner.
Crape :: Crape (n.) To form into ringlets; to curl; to crimp; to friz; as, to crape the hair; to crape silk..
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A device for giving hair a wavy appearance.
Crimple :: Crimple (v. t.) To cause to shrink or draw together; to contract; to curl.
Skrimp :: Skrimp (v. t.) See Scrimp.
Scrimping :: Scrimping () a. & n. from Scrimp, v. t..
Crimp :: Crimp (a.) Easily crumbled; friable; brittle.
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