verbπShareTo make crisp."to crisp bacon by frying it"foodprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become crisp."to put celery into ice water to crisp"foodprocessconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to curl or wrinkle (of the leaves or petals of plants, for example); to form into ringlets or tight curls (of hair)."The intense summer heat was crisping the edges of the rose petals in the garden. "appearanceplantbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become curled."The edges of the paper were crisping near the candle flame. "appearanceconditionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to undulate irregularly (of water); to cause to ripple."A gentle breeze was crisping the surface of the pond, creating small, shimmering ripples. "natureweatheroceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo undulate or ripple."The heat from the bonfire was crisping the air above it, creating a shimmering effect. "appearancenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wrinkle, contort or tense (a part of one's body)."The sun was so bright that she was crisping her eyes in an effort to see. "bodyphysiologyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become contorted or tensed (of a part of the body)."The boy's hand was crisping into a fist as he argued with his brother. "bodyphysiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo interweave (of the branches of trees)."The branches of the old apple tree were crisping together, creating a shady canopy over the garden. "natureplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a sharp or harsh sound."The dry leaves were crisping under my feet as I walked through the park. "soundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo colour (something with highlights); to add small amounts of colour to (something)."The autumn sun was crisping the leaves on the trees with hints of red and gold. "appearancecolorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA crisp, clearly-defined object that exists within a more vaguely defined object."The sunlight through the window created a crisping of dust motes dancing in the hazy air. "partstructurethingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA process of curling or forming into ringlets."The stylist used a small curling iron to add crisping to the ends of her hair. "appearanceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
