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crimpen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • crimp verb To press or bend something into small folds or ridges.

Senses

crimpen is used for these senses in English:

  • crimp (electricity) To fasten by bending metal so that it squeezes around the parts to be fastened.

crimp — full definition

  1. verb To press or bend something into small folds or ridges.
  2. verb To fasten two pieces of metal together by squeezing or bending them.
  3. noun A tight wave or kink, especially in hair.
  4. noun Informal: something that restricts or limits (usually in the phrase "put a crimp in").

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