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crimped

/kɹɪmpt/

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verb

To press into small ridges or folds, to pleat, to corrugate.

Examples :

"Cornish pasties are crimped during preparation."

appearance style material

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verb

To fasten by bending metal so that it squeezes around the parts to be fastened.

Examples :

"He crimped the wire in place."

technical machine industry

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verb

To pinch and hold; to seize.

Examples :

"The mechanic crimped the wire with pliers to make a secure connection. "

action style appearance

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verb

To style hair into a crimp, to form hair into tight curls, to make it kinky.

Examples :

"She crimped her hair with a special iron to give it a wavy, textured look for the party. "

appearance style body

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verb

To bend or mold leather into shape.

Examples :

"The shoemaker carefully crimped the leather to form the curve of the boot's toe. "

material action industry

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verb

To gash the flesh, e.g. of a raw fish, to make it crisper when cooked.

Examples :

"The chef crimped the snapper before grilling it to help the skin get extra crispy. "

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verb

To impress (seamen or soldiers); to entrap, to decoy.

Examples :

"The recruiter skillfully crimped the young men, convincing them to join the army with promises of adventure. "

military nautical

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adjective

With a crimp in it; crushed shut.

Examples :

"The crimped edges had been welded in earlier models."

appearance style condition