crimp
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
crimps;
crimped;
crimping
crimps;
crimped;
crimping
Britannica Dictionary definition of CRIMP
[+ object]
1
:
to make the surface or edge of (hair, cloth, metal, etc.) have many small waves or folds
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She crimps her hair with a curling iron.
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Crimp the edges of the pie crust with a fork.
2
:
to press (parts or pieces) tightly together
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Crimp the pieces of foil together.
3
US
:
to prevent (something) from happening or proceeding in the usual or desired way
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economic problems that have been crimping [=putting a crimp in] sales in the computer industry
2
crimp
/ˈkrɪmp/
noun
plural
crimps
2
crimp
/ˈkrɪmp/
noun
plural
crimps
Britannica Dictionary definition of CRIMP
[count]
:
a small wave or fold in the surface of something (such as hair or cloth)
put a crimp in
US
:
to prevent (something) from happening or proceeding in the usual or desired way
:
to affect (something) badly
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The storm put a crimp in our travel plans.
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The extra expenses put a crimp in the company's budget.
