English dictionary

crimp

/kr/I/mp/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

an angular or rounded shape made by folding

noun.shape

Synonyms bend crease flexure fold plication

Source: WordNet 3.0
someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers

noun.person

Synonyms crimper

Source: WordNet 3.0
a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled

noun.body

Source: WordNet 3.0
A coal broker.

noun

Source: webster1913

make ridges into by pinching together

verb.contact

Synonyms pinch

Source: WordNet 3.0
curl tightly

verb.contact

Examples
Crimp hair.

Synonyms crape frizz frizzle kink kink up

Source: WordNet 3.0
To fold or plait in regular undulation in such a way that the material will retain the shape intended; to give a wavy appearance to; as, to crimp the border of a cap; to crimp a ruffle. Cf. Crisp.

verb

Source: webster1913
In cartridge making, to fold the edge of (a cartridge case) inward so as to close the mouth partly and confine the charge.

verb

Source: webster1913