Lexic.us

Definition of Crimp

1. Noun. An angular or rounded shape made by folding. "A bend of his elbow"

2. Verb. Make ridges into by pinching together.

3. Noun. Someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers.

4. Verb. Curl tightly. "They crimp their hair "; "Crimp hair"

5. Noun. A lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled.

Definition of Crimp

1. 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.

2. a. Easily crumbled; friable; brittle.

3. n. A coal broker.

4. v. t. In cartridge making, to fold the edge of (a cartridge case) inward so as to close the mouth partly and confine the charge.

Definition of Crimp

1. to pleat [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: pleat

Lexicographical Neighbors of Crimp

criminatory crimine criming crimini criminis criminological criminologies criminologist criminologists criminology

criminology criminous criminy crimmer crimmers crimp (current term) crimped crimper crimpers crimpier

crimpiest crimping crimple crimpled crimples crimpling crimps crimpy crims crimson

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