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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Skimp :: Skimp (v. t.) To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A coal broker.
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A curved board or frame over which the upper of a boot or shoe is stretched to the required shape.
Crimped :: Crimped (imp. & p. p.) of Crim.
Crimp :: Crimp (v. t.) To pinch and hold; to seize.
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..
Scrimption :: Scrimption (n.) A small portion; a pittance; a little bit.
Crimpy :: Crimpy (a.) Having a crimped appearance; frizzly; as, the crimpy wool of the Saxony sheep..
Scrimpness :: Scrimpness (n.) The state of being scrimp.
Crimp :: Crimp (a.) Easily crumbled; friable; brittle.
Gauffer :: Gauffer (v. t.) To plait, crimp, or flute; to goffer, as lace. See Goffer..
Scrimpingly :: Scrimpingly (adv.) In a scrimping manner.
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..
Scrimping :: Scrimping () a. & n. from Scrimp, v. t..
Calver :: Calver (v. i.) To crimp; as, calvered salmon..
Crimping :: Crimping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Crim.
Crimp :: Crimp (a.) Weak; inconsistent; contradictory.
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) One who decoys or entraps men into the military or naval service.
Crimple :: Crimple (v. t.) To cause to shrink or draw together; to contract; to curl.
Scrimped :: Scrimped (imp. & p. p.) of Scrim.
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