crimp

¹crimp

transitive verb \ˈkrimp\

Definition of CRIMP

1

: to cause to become wavy, bent, or pinched: as

a : to form (leather) into a desired shape

b : to give (synthetic fibers) a curl or wave like that of natural fibers

c : to pinch or press together (as the margins of a pie crust) in order to seal

2

: to be an inhibiting or restraining influence on : cramp <sales had been crimped by credit controls — Time>

— crimp·er \ˈkrim-pər\ noun

Origin of CRIMP

Dutch or Low German krimpen to shrivel; akin to Middle Dutch crampe hook, cramp

First Known Use: 1712

Rhymes with CRIMP

blimp, chimp, gimp, guimpe, imp, limp, pimp, primp, scrimp, shrimp, simp, skimp, wimp

²crimp

noun

Definition of CRIMP

1

: something produced by or as if by crimping: as

a : a section of hair artificially waved or curled

b : a succession of waves (as in wool fiber)

c : a bend or crease formed in something

2

: something that cramps or inhibits : restraint, curb

First Known Use of CRIMP

1863

Other Fashion Terms

bodkin, chignon, cowlick, eau de toilette, imperial, pocket, pomander, tonsorial

³crimp

noun

Definition of CRIMP

: a person who entraps or forces men into shipping as sailors or into enlisting in an army or navy

Origin of CRIMP

perhaps from ¹crimp

First Known Use: 1758

Other Military Terms

bivouac, logistics, petard, salient, sally, supernumerary, tactical

⁴crimp

transitive verb

Definition of CRIMP

: to trap into military or sea service : impress

First Known Use of CRIMP

1812

Other Military Terms

bivouac, logistics, petard, salient, sally, supernumerary, tactical