CRIMP

/kɹɪmp/ ► audio Scrabble 11 Words With Friends 14

Definition

  1. verb make ridges into by pinching together. — synonyms: pinch
  2. verb curl tightly. — synonyms: crape, frizzle, frizz, kink_up, kink
  3. noun an angular or rounded shape made by folding. — synonyms: fold, crease, plication, flexure, bend
  4. noun someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers. — synonyms: crimper
  5. noun a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled.

Examples

  • “The strap was held together by a simple metal crimp.”
  • “Cornish pasties are crimped during preparation.”
  • “He crimped the wire in place.”

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