"Crimp" is a word in ENGLISH
Weak; inconsistent; contradictory.
A keeper of a low lodging house where sailors and emigrants
are entrapped and fleeced.
to entrap into the military or naval service; as, to
crimp seamen.
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.
To cause to contract, or to render more crisp, as the
flesh of a fish, by gashing it, when living, with a knife; as, to crimp
skate, etc.
Hair which has been crimped; -- usually in pl.
To pinch and hold; to seize.
One who decoys or entraps men into the military or naval
service.
Easily crumbled; friable; brittle.
A game at cards.
A coal broker.
My instincts told me that death would somehow be…different. But my rational mind reminded me that I had probably tempted fate one too many times. At least, I thought it was my rational mind. It sure seemed like the usual voice inside my head. Thank God there was only one of them.
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To crimp; as, calvered salmon.
Read the complete definitionA thin, crimped stuff, made of raw silk gummed and twisted on the mill. Black crape is much used for …
Read the complete definitionTo form into ringlets; to curl; to crimp; to friz; as, to crape the hair; to crape silk.
Read the complete definitionThe act or practice of crimping; money paid to a crimp for shipping or enlisting men.
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Read the complete definitionA machine for crimping or ruffling textile fabrics.
Read the complete definitionOne who, or that which, crimps
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Read the complete definitionHaving a crimped appearance; frizzly; as, the crimpy wool of the Saxony sheep.
Read the complete definitionTo cause to undulate irregularly, as crape or water; to wrinkle; to cause to ripple. Cf. Crimp.
Read the complete definitionA tool used in crimping boot fronts.
Read the complete definitionA border or edging secured at one edge and left free at the other, usually fluted or crimped like a …
Read the complete definitionTo provide or decorate with a frill or frills; to turn back. in crimped plaits; as, to frill a cap.
Read the complete definitionTo plait, crimp, or flute; to goffer, as lace. See Goffer.
Read the complete definitionTo plait, flute, or crimp. See Gauffer.
Read the complete definitionhágpok - To be or make crisp, crimp, friable, short. Naghágpok iníng kiníhad nga tinápay. These slices of bread have …
Read the complete definitionOne who, or that which, jags; specifically: (a) jagging iron used for crimping pies, cakes, etc. (b) A toothed chisel. …
Read the complete definitionA muslin or linen collar plaited, crimped, or fluted, worn formerly by both sexes, now only by women and children.
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