crimp
1 of 4verb (1)
ˈkrimp 
crimped; crimping; crimps
transitive verb
1
: to cause to become wavy, bent, or pinched: such 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 (something, such 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
Time crimper
ˈkrim-pər
noun crimp
2 of 4noun (1)
1
: something produced by or as if by crimping: such 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
crimp
3 of 4noun (2)
: a person who entraps or forces men into shipping as sailors or into enlisting in an army or navy
crimp
4 of 4verb (2)
crimped; crimping; crimps
transitive verb
: to trap into military or sea service : impress
Synonyms
Noun (1)
- crease
- crinkle
- furrow
- wrinkle
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Word History
Etymology
Verb (1)
Dutch or Low German krimpen to shrivel; akin to Middle Dutch crampe hook, cramp
Noun (2)
perhaps from crimp entry 1
First Known Use
Verb (1)
1712, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun (1)
1782, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun (2)
1718, in the meaning defined above
Verb (2)
1789, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing crimp
Kids Definition
crimp
verb
ˈkrimp
crimped; crimping
: to make wavy or bent
She crimped her hair.
crimp 1 of 2
noun
1
as in crease
a small fold in a soft and otherwise smooth surface a small crimp in the dollar bill prevented it from being accepted by the bill changer made a tiny little crimp in the corner of the Queen of Spades Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- crease
- furrow
- wrinkle
- pucker
- crinkle
- tuck
- corrugation
- loop
- seam
- ply
- pleat
- plait
- layer
- crow's-foot
2
as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult the strike could put a real crimp in the production schedule Synonyms & Similar Words
- obstacle
- hurdle
- obstruction
- cramp
- interference
- barrier
- embarrassment
- impediment
- chain
- burden
- brake
- load
- shackles
- let
- clog
- constraint
- hindrance
- hitch
- trammel
- drag
- inhibition
- block
- fetter
- handicap
- rub
- stop
- stumbling block
- bar
- balk
- encumbrance
- deterrent
- snag
- rein
- restraint
- delay
- blockade
- manacle
- blockage
- danger
- disadvantage
- curb
- holdback
- embargo
- arrest
- brick wall
- catch
- stoppage
- hazard
- hardship
- stone wall
- difficulty
- hobble
- bit
- reef
- holdup
- stall
- peril
- drawback
- check
- adversity
- cumber
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- incentive
- spur
- stimulus
- edge
- catalyst
- advantage
- impetus
- break
- aid
- benefit
- assistance
- goad
- stimulant
- help
- boost
- handmaiden
- handmaid
crimp
2 of 2verb
1
as in to pinch
Synonyms & Similar Words
- pinch
- grip
- tweak
- clasp
- clutch
- nip
- hold
- grasp
- take
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- drop
- loosen
- release
- spring
- free
- loose
2
as in to pucker
Synonyms & Similar Words
- pucker
- corrugate
- crease
- fold
- pleat
- wrinkle
- ruck
- scrunch
- ruffle
- crumple
- ripple
- knit
- crisp
- rumple
- crinkle
- furrow
- contract
- muss (up)
- mess (up)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- flatten
- straighten
- smooth
- press
- iron out
- iron
- even
- smoothen
- uncrumple
- unfold
- tidy
- neaten