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