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.
crimps 1 of 2
noun
1
as in creases
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
- creases
- furrows
- wrinkles
- loops
- crinkles
- corrugations
- plies
- seams
- plaits
- puckers
- tucks
- pleats
- layers
- crow's feet
- crow's-feet
2
as in obstacles
something that makes movement or progress difficult the strike could put a real crimp in the production schedule Synonyms & Similar Words
- obstacles
- obstructions
- hurdles
- barriers
- embarrassments
- chains
- loads
- shackles
- impediments
- interferences
- constraints
- blocks
- cramps
- hitches
- trammels
- clogs
- handicaps
- fetters
- snags
- stops
- inhibitions
- hindrances
- brakes
- burdens
- manacles
- lets
- encumbrances
- bars
- restraints
- stumbling blocks
- rubs
- drags
- balks
- blockades
- curbs
- arrests
- deterrents
- dangers
- delays
- stoppages
- brick walls
- holdbacks
- disadvantages
- blockages
- hazards
- catches
- reefs
- stone walls
- reins
- hardships
- difficulties
- stalls
- embargoes
- hobbles
- perils
- drawbacks
- holdups
- bits
- checks
- cumbers
- adversities
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- spurs
- incentives
- edges
- catalysts
- stimuli
- stimulants
- advantages
- breaks
- benefits
- goads
- aids
- help
- impetuses
- boosts
- assistances
- handmaidens
- handmaids
crimps
2 of 2verb
1
as in pinches
Synonyms & Similar Words
- pinches
- clasps
- tweaks
- clutches
- grips
- nips
- grasps
- holds
- takes
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- springs
- drops
- loosens
- releases
- frees
- looses
2
as in puckers
Synonyms & Similar Words
- creases
- puckers
- corrugates
- folds
- pleats
- rucks
- ruffles
- wrinkles
- scrunches
- ripples
- rumples
- crumples
- crisps
- crinkles
- knits
- furrows
- contracts
- musses (up)
- messes (up)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- presses
- irons
- smoothes
- smooths
- straightens
- irons out
- flattens
- uncrumples
- evens
- smoothens
- tidies
- unfolds
- neatens