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crimp¹ Definition

crimp (krimp)

transitive verb

  1. to press into narrow, regular folds; pleat or corrugate
  2. to make (hair, etc.) wavy or curly
  3. to gash (the flesh of a fish, etc.) so as to make the muscles contract and stay firm in cooking
  4. to mold or bend (leather for shoe uppers, etc.) into shape
  5. to pinch together or fold the edge of (one part) tightly over another
  6. ☆ Informal to obstruct or hamper

Etymology: < MDu crimpen, to draw together, wrinkle; akin to cramp

noun

  1. the act of crimping
  2. a crimped pleat, fold, or part
  3. ☆ crimped hair
  4. ☆ wavy condition; esp., the natural waviness of wool fiber

Related Forms:

crimp¹ Idioms

put a crimp in

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Informal to obstruct; hinder
crimp² Definition

crimp (krimp)

noun

a person who gets men by force or trickery to serve as sailors or soldiers

Etymology: < crimp, prob. in sense of “press, impress”

transitive verb

to trick or force (men) into service as sailors or soldiers
crimp Synonyms

crimp

v.

  1. To fold

    pleat, crease, corrugate; see fold 2, pinch, wrinkle 1.

  2. To curl

    set, wave, coil; see curl 1, wave 5.

crimp Usage Examples

Object

  • connector: Crimp connectors are color coded for the diameter of wire they are to be used with.
  • edge: Cut slit at top near crimped edge, to allow steam to escape.
  • tool: Hold the cable in place and squeeze the crimping tool handles firmly.
  • connection: Unfortunately I can not get a crimped connection to the standard required with reasonable priced tools.
  • terminal: Three sizes of kit are available which contain a selection of crimp terminals.
  • hair: This versatile styler with variable heat setting has 3 interchangeable ceramic coated plates for super straight or crimped hair.

Converse of object

  • use: Start on two low holds and go direct throught the roof using the two crimps on the overhang, mantel over.
  • put: Overall, the regulations, and technological achievements of manufacturers, have put a significant crimp in energy consumption.

Preposition: at

  • toe: A single piece of dark brown seal skin forms the sole, which is turned over the foot and crimped slightly at the toe.

Adjective modifier

  • small: Gain two small crimps from a large ledge then pull up right to gain a sloping break.
  • tiny: There were two tiny finger crimps but these only led me to dirty rock.
  • good: The Vole RH V2 5c From the nose pull out directly across the roof via good crimps to the lip.

Modifies a noun

  • tool: The ratchet type of crimp tool is recommended to ensure a sound earth connection.
  • connector: A crimp connector must be chosen to fit the cable being used ( generally only foam dielectric cable is suitable ).

Modifying Another Word

  • just: V3 6a if the crimp just below the top is used with right hand.
  • then: Toe in break then crimp to good holds with a long reach.
  • together: Lift up the edges and crimp together using the soya milk.

Followed by a transitive particle

  • around: A single piece forms the sole which is turned over the sides of the foot and crimped around the toe and heel.

Preposition: on

  • terminal: All I need to do is crimp on the Amp terminals for the connectors.

Infinitive complement

  • seal: Then fold over the remaining piece of pastry, crimping to seal the edges.