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 (a.) Easily crumbled; friable; brittle.

Lern More About Crimp

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.) Hair which has been crimped; -- usually in pl.
Scrimp :: Scrimp (a.) Short; scanty; curtailed.
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A game at cards.
Calver :: Calver (v. i.) To crimp; as, calvered salmon..
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) One who decoys or entraps men into the military or naval service.
Scrimping :: Scrimping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Scrim.
Cheeseparing :: Cheeseparing (a.) Scrimping; mean; as, cheeseparing economy..
Crape :: Crape (n.) To form into ringlets; to curl; to crimp; to friz; as, to crape the hair; to crape silk..
Crimpy :: Crimpy (a.) Having a crimped appearance; frizzly; as, the crimpy wool of the Saxony sheep..
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.
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A machine for crimping or ruffling textile fabrics.
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A curved board or frame over which the upper of a boot or shoe is stretched to the required shape.
Crimpage :: Crimpage (n.) The act or practice of crimping; money paid to a crimp for shipping or enlisting men.
Crimped :: Crimped (imp. & p. p.) of Crim.
Scrimption :: Scrimption (n.) A small portion; a pittance; a little bit.
Crisp :: Crisp (a.) To cause to undulate irregularly, as crape or water; to wrinkle; to cause to ripple. Cf. Crimp..
Skrimp :: Skrimp (v. t.) See Scrimp.
Skimp :: Skimp (v. t.) To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us