Meaning Of The Word Crimp

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Crimp Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Crimp?

crimp
verb: If you crimp something such as a piece of fabric or pastry, you make small folds in it.

crimp in American English 1
noun: the act of crimping
transitive verb: to press into small regular folds; make wavy

crimp in American English 2
noun: a person engaged in enlisting sailors, soldiers, etc., by persuasion, swindling, or coercion
transitive verb: to enlist (sailors, soldiers, etc.) by such means

crimp in British English 1
to fold or press into ridges
noun: the act or result of folding or pressing together or into ridges

crimp in British English 2
noun: (formerly) a person who swindled or pressganged men into naval or military service
verb: to recruit by coercion or under false pretences

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