Definition of
crimp has definitions from the fields of zoology,law,criminal law
1
[ noun ] (law,criminal law) someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers

Synonyms

crimper

Related terms

kidnapper

2
[ noun ] an angular or rounded shape made by folding

Synonyms

fold flexure plication bend crease

Examples

"a fold in the napkin" "a crease in his trousers" "a plication on her blouse" "a flexure of the colon" "a bend of his elbow"

Related terms

angular_shape pucker pleat kink bend fold pleat

3
[ verb ] curl tightly, of hair

Synonyms

frizzle frizz kink_up kink crape

Related terms

curl kink

4
[ verb ] make ridges into by pinching together

Synonyms

pinch

Related terms

fold flute pinch

5
[ noun ] (zoology) a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled

Related terms

lock spit_curl pin_curl

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Rhymes with

scrimp imp shrimp skimp primp chimp wimp limp pimp blimp

Phonetic and Homophones

K R IH1 M P

Similar Spelling

crimper Crump cramp crumple crumpet crampon cramped Crumpton Crumpler crumpled Crompton Crampton crampoon Crumb Crambe crumbly Crumble

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