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 crimp crimp /ˈkrɪmp/

noun

  1. A lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled  ( crimp )
    a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled
  2. Someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers  ( crimp , crimper )
    someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers
  3. An angular or rounded shape made by folding  ( bend , crease , crimp , flexure , fold , plication )
    an angular or rounded shape made by folding
     A fold in the napkin
    a fold in the napkin
     A crease in his trousers
    a crease in his trousers
     A plication on her blouse
    a plication on her blouse
     A flexure of the colon
    a flexure of the colon
     A bend of his elbow
    a bend of his elbow

verb

  1. Curl tightly  ( crape , crimp , frizz , frizzle , kink , kink up )
    curl tightly
     Crimp hair
    crimp hair
  2. Make ridges into by pinching together  ( crimp , pinch )
    make ridges into by pinching together