noun
crimper
Crimper (noun) means a small handhold on a climbing wall that only the fingertips can grip.
noun
1
A small handhold on a climbing wall that only the fingertips can grip.
2
A climber who uses this type of small fingertip hold.
3
(informal) Someone whose job is cutting and styling hair.
4
A tool used to give hair a wavy shape.
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Etymology
Formed from crimp and -er (agent noun suffix), or, for the climbing hold, with -er in its patient sense.
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What is the meaning of crimper?
"crimper" (noun) means a small handhold on a climbing wall that only the fingertips can grip.
What is another word for crimper?
Other words for "crimper" include crimp, curler, roller.
What are the different meanings of crimper?
"crimper" has 3 main meanings: 1. A small handhold on a climbing wall that only the fingertips can grip; 2. A climber who uses this type of small fingertip hold; 3. (informal) Someone whose job is cutting and styling hair.
