verb
crimp
krihmp
Crimp (verb) means to press or bend something into small folds or ridges. Example: “She used a special iron to crimp the edges of the pie crust.”
verb
1
To press or bend something into small folds or ridges.
"She used a special iron to crimp the edges of the pie crust."
2
To fasten two pieces of metal together by squeezing or bending them.
"The electrician crimped the wire connector to secure the cable."
noun
1
A tight wave or kink, especially in hair.
"Her hair had a crimp from being braided overnight."
2
Informal: something that restricts or limits (usually in the phrase "put a crimp in").
"The rain put a real crimp in our picnic plans."
How to use crimp
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo bend, pleat, or squeeze something into a fixed shape, or a tight wave in hair.
Common pairings
crimp your hair
put a crimp in something
crimp the edges
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Word forms
- Plural
- crimps
- Third person singular
- crimps
- Past tense
- crimped
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Etymology
From Middle English crimpen, "to draw together or shrink," related to Dutch krimpen and ultimately the same root as "cramp."
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Rhymes for crimp
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What does “crimp” mean?
The word “crimp” means to press or bend something into small folds or ridges. In plain terms, to bend, pleat, or squeeze something into a fixed shape, or a tight wave in hair.
How do you pronounce “crimp”?
“Crimp” is pronounced krihmp (/kɹɪmp/ in IPA).
How do you use “crimp” in a sentence?
Here is “crimp” used in a sentence: “She used a special iron to crimp the edges of the pie crust.”
What part of speech is “crimp”?
Depending on how it is used, “crimp” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “crimp” come from?
The word “crimp” comes from Middle English. From Middle English crimpen, "to draw together or shrink," related to Dutch krimpen and ultimately the same root as "cramp.".
How many meanings does “crimp” have?
“Crimp” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to press or bend something into small folds or ridges.
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