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 (a.) Weak; inconsistent; contradictory.
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) One who, or that which, crimps.
Scrimped :: Scrimped (imp. & p. p.) of Scrim.
Flounder :: Flounder (n.) A tool used in crimping boot fronts.
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A keeper of a low lodging house where sailors and emigrants are entrapped and fleeced.
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A coal broker.
Crimpling :: Crimpling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Crimpl.
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 game at cards.
Scrimping :: Scrimping () a. & n. from Scrimp, v. t..
Skimp :: Skimp (v. t.) To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.
Scrimping :: Scrimping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Scrim.
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..
Crimpy :: Crimpy (a.) Having a crimped appearance; frizzly; as, the crimpy wool of the Saxony sheep..
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 (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..
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) One who decoys or entraps men into the military or naval service.
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A device for giving hair a wavy appearance.
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..
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A curved board or frame over which the upper of a boot or shoe is stretched to the required shape.
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