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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.) 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.

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