crimper

1 of 2

noun (1)

crimp·​er ˈkrim-pər 

plural -s

: one that crimps (as bottle tops)

crimper

2 of 2

noun (2)

crimp·​er ˈkrim-pər 

plural -s

: crimp entry 5

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

crimp entry 1 + -er

Noun (2)

crimp entry 6 + -er

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1819, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1799, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for crimper

• whimper