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Definition of Crimple
1. v. t. To cause to shrink or draw together; to contract; to curl.
Definition of Crimple
1. Verb. (archaic) to crumple, crimp ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Crimple
1. to wrinkle [v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES] - See also: wrinkle
Lexicographical Neighbors of Crimple
Literary usage of Crimple
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Part I. The Geology of Clinton County by Henry Martyn Chance, Charles Albert Ashburner, Franklin Platt (1880)
"... over the lower part of which the calcareous shale B is completely folded in
a peculiarly shaped crimple, without, however, disrupting the latter. ..."
2. Report of Progress by Pennsylvania (1880)
"Superficial crimple at Quarry. The line of fracture can be followed by quite a
decided bench for some distance on each side of the quarry. ..."
3. Report of Progress by Henry Martyn Chance, State Geologist (1874-1890, Pennsylvania (1880)
"... over the lower part of which the calcareous shale B is completely folded in
a peculiarly shaped crimple, without, however, disrupting the latter. ..."
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