Definition of crimp

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of crimp is as below...

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

Lern More About Crimp

Scrimped :: Scrimped (imp. & p. p.) of Scrim.
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 (n.) One who decoys or entraps men into the military or naval service.
Calver :: Calver (v. i.) To crimp; as, calvered salmon..
Scrimption :: Scrimption (n.) A small portion; a pittance; a little bit.
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..
Crimping :: Crimping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Crim.
Crimpled :: Crimpled (imp. & p. p.) of Crimpl.
Crimpy :: Crimpy (a.) Having a crimped appearance; frizzly; as, the crimpy wool of the Saxony sheep..
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A coal broker.
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 (a.) Weak; inconsistent; contradictory.
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..
Crimpling :: Crimpling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Crimpl.
Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A muslin or linen collar plaited, crimped, or fluted, worn formerly by both sexes, now only by women and children..
Goffer :: Goffer (v. t.) To plait, flute, or crimp. See Gauffer..
Crisp :: Crisp (a.) To cause to undulate irregularly, as crape or water; to wrinkle; to cause to ripple. Cf. Crimp..
Crimp :: Crimp (a.) Easily crumbled; friable; brittle.
Crimple :: Crimple (v. t.) To cause to shrink or draw together; to contract; to curl.
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..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us