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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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CRIMP definition: 1. to press cloth, paper, etc. into small folds along its edges, or to press hair into a series of…. Learn more.
1. : to cause to become wavy, bent, or pinched: such as. a. : to form (leather) into a desired shape. b. : to give (synthetic fibers) a curl or wave like that of natural fibers. c. : to pinch or press together (something, such as the margins of a pie crust) in order to seal. 2. : to be an inhibiting or restraining influence on : cramp.
Crimp definition: to press into small regular folds; make wavy.. See examples of CRIMP used in a sentence.
Definition of crimp verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
Definitions of crimp. verb. make ridges into by pinching together. synonyms: pinch. see more. noun. an angular or rounded shape made by folding. synonyms: bend, crease, flexure, fold, plication. see more.
The compents of a good connection. 18-14 TYPE-F. The following is a guide to basic crimp techniques - designed to provide for quality terminations and to prevent poor connections. The components of a good connection include: Correct tooling for terminal and wire.
Crimp is a method of folding, bending, or molding material, such as fabric, paper, or wire, into a specific pattern or shape to fasten it or enhance its functionality or aesthetics. In a broader context, it can also refer to causing harm or obstruction to something in progress.
to entrap into the military or naval service; as, to crimp seamen. v. t. 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.
