crimper
3 synonyms for crimper, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small handhold on a climbing wall that only the fingertips can grip.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from crimp and -er (agent noun suffix), or, for the climbing hold, with -er in its patient sense.
Full origin of crimper →