Definition of crimp

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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..

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Skrimp :: Skrimp (v. t.) See Scrimp.
Crimped :: Crimped (imp. & p. p.) of Crim.
Crimpled :: Crimpled (imp. & p. p.) of Crimpl.
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..
Scrimpness :: Scrimpness (n.) The state of being scrimp.
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..
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..
Scrimping :: Scrimping () a. & n. from Scrimp, v. t..
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) One who, or that which, crimps.
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..
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..
Scrimped :: Scrimped (imp. & p. p.) of Scrim.
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A coal broker.
Crimpy :: Crimpy (a.) Having a crimped appearance; frizzly; as, the crimpy wool of the Saxony sheep..
Crimping :: Crimping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Crim.
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A machine for crimping or ruffling textile fabrics.
Crape :: Crape (n.) To form into ringlets; to curl; to crimp; to friz; as, to crape the hair; to crape silk..
Scrimping :: Scrimping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Scrim.
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A curved board or frame over which the upper of a boot or shoe is stretched to the required shape.
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) Hair which has been crimped; -- usually in pl.
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