verbπShareTo press into small ridges or folds, to pleat, to corrugate."Cornish pasties are crimped during preparation."appearancestylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fasten by bending metal so that it squeezes around the parts to be fastened."He crimped the wire in place."technicalmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pinch and hold; to seize."The mechanic crimped the wire with pliers to make a secure connection. "actionstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo style hair into a crimp, to form hair into tight curls, to make it kinky."She crimped her hair with a special iron to give it a wavy, textured look for the party. "appearancestylebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bend or mold leather into shape."The shoemaker carefully crimped the leather to form the curve of the boot's toe. "materialactionindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo gash the flesh, e.g. of a raw fish, to make it crisper when cooked."The chef crimped the snapper before grilling it to help the skin get extra crispy. "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo impress (seamen or soldiers); to entrap, to decoy."The recruiter skillfully crimped the young men, convincing them to join the army with promises of adventure. "militarynauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareWith a crimp in it; crushed shut."The crimped edges had been welded in earlier models."appearancestyleconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
