verb Download 🔗Share (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 electrician gimped the exposed wire with insulating tape to prevent shocks. " material technical machine process industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To notch or indent; to jag or make jagged; to edge with serrations or grooves. Examples : "The baker used a special tool to gimped the edge of the pie crust, creating a decorative pattern. " technical action machine process style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To limp; to hobble. Examples : "After falling off his bike, he gimped all the way home, favoring his left leg. " body medicine action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make underpowered; to limit or restrict the useful effects of. Examples : "The new software update unfortunately gimped the laptop's battery life, making it only last for two hours. " technology computing technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (of yarn, cord, thread, wire, etc.) Wrapped or wound tightly with a second length of yarn or wire in a tight spiral, often by means of a gimping machine, leaving the core yarn straight and protected (gimped yarn). Also, generally, wrapped or twisted with string or wire (gimped buttons). Examples : "The antique lamp had a gimped cord, its fabric wrapping worn in places but still offering some protection to the wires underneath. " material technical machine industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (of fabric, curtains, clothing, or similar) Adorned with gimp (decorative trim); edged or embroidered. Examples : "The Victorian lampshade was beautifully gimped with delicate gold braid. " appearance style wear material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Jagged, as a jagged or uneven edge or outline; notched, edged with serrations or grooves; nicked, dented. Examples : "The child showed her mom the gimped edge of the construction paper where she had tried to cut it with dull scissors. " appearance quality Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Crippled, injured; damaged as to awkwardly impede function. Examples : "After the car accident, the gimped front wheel made it difficult to steer the bicycle. " medicine body condition anatomy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Modified by means of the GIMP image editor. Examples : "The student's presentation was impressive; the images were beautifully gimped, enhancing the overall design. " computing technology internet art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
