| 释义 |
gimp
I. \ˈjimp\
variant of jimp
II. \ˈgimp\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: perhaps from Dutch
1.
a. : a flat narrow braid often with a wire or coarse cord running through it used as a trimming or decorative finish for upholstery and clothing
b. : a thread or yarn for embroidery or knitting made by twisting a heavy thread around a core thread
c. : a coarse thread for outlining a design in a piece of lace; sometimes : the pattern as opposed to the ground
2. : a silk fishline strengthened with wire
III. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
: to trim or make with gimp
IV. noun
(-s)
Etymology: origin unknown
: spirit, vim
< she does get some gimp into her characters — J.R.Chamberlin >
< if I had an ounce of gimp in me — Atlantic >
V. noun
(-s)
Etymology: origin unknown
: cripple
< the gimp swayed to one side — Jerry McClung >
also : a limping walk
< walks with a gimp in one leg — Damon Runyon >
VI. intransitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
: limp, hobble
< came gimping across the floor on three legs — Nelson Algren >
< gimping along to the bus station — W.C.Williams > |