put a crimp in

: to place in a specified position or relationship : lay

: to move in a specified direction

: to send (something, such as a weapon or missile) into or through something : thrust

: a throw made with an overhand pushing motion

: an option to sell a specified amount of a security (such as a stock) or commodity (such as wheat) at a fixed price at or within a specified time — compare call 3d

: being in place : fixed, set

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

: to form (leather) into a desired shape

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

: something produced by or as if by crimping: such as

: a section of hair artificially waved or curled

: a succession of waves (as in wool fiber)

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

: to trap into military or sea service : impress