Definition of crimp

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Crimp (n.) One who decoys or entraps men into the military or naval service.

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Crimp :: Crimp (v. t.) to entrap into the military or naval service; as, to crimp seamen..
Crisp :: Crisp (a.) To cause to undulate irregularly, as crape or water; to wrinkle; to cause to ripple. Cf. Crimp..
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A device for giving hair a wavy appearance.
Crimping :: Crimping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Crim.
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A game at cards.
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..
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A machine for crimping or ruffling textile fabrics.
Scrimping :: Scrimping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Scrim.
Scrimpingly :: Scrimpingly (adv.) In a scrimping manner.
Scrimption :: Scrimption (n.) A small portion; a pittance; a little bit.
Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A muslin or linen collar plaited, crimped, or fluted, worn formerly by both sexes, now only by women and children..
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..
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.) A coal broker.
Crimple :: Crimple (v. t.) To cause to shrink or draw together; to contract; to curl.
Crape :: Crape (n.) A thin, crimped stuff, made of raw silk gummed and twisted on the mill. Black crape is much used for mourning garments, also for the dress of some clergymen..
Skrimp :: Skrimp (v. t.) See Scrimp.
Goffer :: Goffer (v. t.) To plait, flute, or crimp. See Gauffer..
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) One who decoys or entraps men into the military or naval service.
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) Hair which has been crimped; -- usually in pl.
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