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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.) A keeper of a low lodging house where sailors and emigrants are entrapped and fleeced.

Scrimp :: Scrimp (a.) Short; scanty; curtailed.

Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A machine for crimping or ruffling textile fabrics.

Calver :: Calver (v. i.) To crimp; as, calvered salmon..

Scrimp :: Scrimp (n.) A pinching miser; a niggard.

Crape :: Crape (n.) To form into ringlets; to curl; to crimp; to friz; as, to crape the hair; to crape silk..

Crimp :: Crimp (n.) Hair which has been crimped; -- usually in pl.

Crimper :: Crimper (n.) One who, or that which, crimps.

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..

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

Skrimp :: Skrimp (v. t.) See Scrimp.

Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A coal broker.

Frill :: Frill (v. t.) To provide or decorate with a frill or frills; to turn back. in crimped plaits; as, to frill a cap..

Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A device for giving hair a wavy appearance.

Gauffer :: Gauffer (v. t.) To plait, crimp, or flute; to goffer, as lace. See Goffer..

Crimping :: Crimping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Crim.

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..

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..

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