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gimp

/ɡɪmp/ /dʒɪmp/

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noun

A narrow ornamental fabric or braid of silk, wool, or cotton, often stiffened with metallic wire or coarse cord running through it, used as trimming for dresses, curtains, furniture, etc. Also guimpe.

Examples :

"The seamstress added a delicate gimp to the edge of the curtain to give it a more finished look. "

material style appearance art

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noun

Examples :

"The lacemaker used a gimp thread to create the intricate outline on the tablecloth. "

material technical

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The plastic cord used in the plaiting and knotting craft Scoubidou (lanyard making); or, the process itself.

Examples :

"My daughter used the gimp to create intricate Scoubidou patterns for her art project. "

material style art

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(chiefly North Eastern US) Gumption

Examples :

"Even though the project was difficult, Maria approached it with real gimp and finished it ahead of schedule. "

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verb

(of yarn, cord, thread, etc.) To wrap or wind (surround) with another length of yarn or wire in a tight spiral, often by means of a gimping machine, creating 'gimped yarn', etc. Also, generally, to wrap or twist with string or wire. See gimped.

Examples :

"The artisan carefully gimped the thin silver wire around the thicker copper core to create a unique and textured electrical cable. "

material technical machine process industry

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To notch or indent; to jag or make jagged; to edge with serrations or grooves.

Examples :

"The baker used a special tool to gimp the edge of the pie crust, creating a decorative, wavy pattern. "

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A person who is lame due to a crippling of the legs or feet.

Examples :

"After the accident, Michael became a gimp and needed a cane to walk. "

medicine body person condition

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A crippled leg.

Examples :

"After the car accident, he walked with a noticeable gimp. "

medicine body condition

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A limp or a limping gait.

Examples :

"After falling off his bike, he walked with a noticeable gimp for a few days. "

medicine body condition

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noun

A name-calling word, generally for a person who is perceived to be inept, deficient or peculiar

Examples :

""After spilling coffee on the boss and tripping over his own feet during the presentation, Mark's coworkers jokingly called him a gimp for the rest of the day." "

person character attitude word language negative

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(BDSM) A sexual submissive, almost always male, dressed generally in a black leather suit. See Gimp (sadomasochism) in Wikipedia.

sex person culture entertainment style body human

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A character or ability that is underpowered.

Examples :

""In the early game, the mage felt like a real gimp; his spells were weak and did almost no damage." "

game computing character ability

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verb

To limp; to hobble.

Examples :

"After falling off his bike, John had to gimp around the school hallway for a week. "

medicine body condition action

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verb

To make underpowered; to limit or restrict the useful effects of.

Examples :

"The new software update seems to gimp the battery life on my phone; it drains much faster now. "

technical technology computing

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adjective

(Scotland and N England) Neat; trim; delicate; slender; handsome; spruce; elegant.

Examples :

"He looked quite gimp in his new tweed suit for the village fair. "

appearance style human