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- Dictionarycrimp/krɪmp/
verb
- 1. compress (something) into small folds or ridges: "she crimped the edge of the pie" Similar
- 2. have a limiting or adverse effect on (something): informal North American "his zeal about his career can crimp the rest of his life"
noun
- 1. a folded or compressed edge.
- 2. a restriction or limitation: informal North American "the crimp on take-home pay has been even tighter since taxes were raised"
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The meaning of CRIMP is to cause to become wavy, bent, or pinched. How to use crimp in a sentence.
CRIMP definition: 1. to press cloth, paper, etc. into small folds along its edges, or to press hair into a series of…. Learn more.
noun. the act of crimping. a crimped condition or form. Usually crimps. waves or curls, especially in hair that has been crimped or that displays a crimped pattern. the waviness of wool fibers as naturally grown on sheep. the waviness imparted to natural or synthetic fibers by weaving, knitting, plaiting, or other processes.
Definition of crimp verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. verb. If you crimp something such as a piece of fabric or pastry, you make small folds in it. Crimp the edges to seal them tightly. [VERB noun] 2. verb. To crimp something means to restrict or reduce it. [US] The dollar's recent strength is crimping overseas sales and profits. [VERB noun] Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
n. 1. The act of crimping. 2. Something made by or as if by crimping, as: a. Hair that has been tightly curled or waved. b. A series of curls, as of wool fibers. c. A crease or bend. 3. An obstructing or hampering agent or force: Rising interest rates put a crimp in new home construction.
Crimp Definition. To press into narrow, regular folds; pleat or corrugate. To make (hair, etc.) wavy or curly. To mold or bend (leather for shoe uppers, etc.) into shape. To gash (the flesh of a fish, etc.) so as to make the muscles contract and stay firm in cooking. To have a hampering or obstructive effect on.
