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.
crimped 1 of 2
adjective
as in wavy
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- wavy
- frizzy
- curly
- frizzled
- crimpy
- waved
- curled
- kinky
- crisp
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- straight
- straightened
- uncurled
- limp
- lank
crimped
2 of 2verb
1
as in pinched
Synonyms & Similar Words
- pinched
- tweaked
- nipped
- gripped
- clasped
- clutched
- grasped
- held
- took
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- loosened
- dropped
- sprung
- released
- freed
- sprang
- loosed
2
as in corrugated
Synonyms & Similar Words
- corrugated
- creased
- folded
- pleated
- puckered
- wrinkled
- rucked
- scrunched
- ruffled
- crumpled
- crinkled
- rippled
- crisped
- rumpled
- furrowed
- knitted
- knit
- contracted
- mussed (up)
- messed (up)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- flattened
- smoothed
- straightened
- pressed
- ironed out
- ironed
- smoothened
- unfolded
- uncrumpled
- evened
- tidied
- neatened